Operator I - Machine Day Shift 8am-8pm $23.00/hr

Atkore•Louisville, KY

About The Position

Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety, and infrastructure solutions, with a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities. The Machine Operator I runs PVC extrusion lines and ensures products meet applicable internal and external specifications. The role uses computerized extrusion, control, and printing systems and involves testing, measuring, and inspecting pipe products for quality and conformance. The position is for a day shift from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., at a stated pay rate of $23 per hour. Within the first three months, the operator is expected to repair red-tag products, confirm products against the schedule, complete operator paperwork, cut crate boards to length, process regrind, package finished pipe in the correct crate quantities, and weigh and transport finished products. Atkore describes itself as a five-time Great Place to Work certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner, and emphasizes a collaborative culture and its mission, strategic priorities, behaviors, and core values. The stated good-faith estimate of current pay is $23 per hour. Placement may depend on competencies, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. Other compensation may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives. Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Good understanding of basic math for quick and accurate counting and calculations.
Attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and organization.
Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
Extrusion experience or ability to quickly learn Atkore’s PVC extrusion operation and changeover procedures.
Ability to read a micrometer and outside-diameter tape.

Responsibilities

Run all aspects of PVC extrusion lines and ensure products meet applicable internal and external specifications.
Use computerized systems associated with extrusion, control, and printing technologies.
Test and measure products to ensure pipe conforms to required specifications.
Inspect print, wall, outside diameter, length, appearance, and bell fit on all lines.
Identify quality issues and complete Quality Control forms accurately.
Monitor pipe physical properties.
Repair red-tag products.
Confirm products against the schedule.
Complete operator paperwork, including operator sheets, the regrind log, and the forklift check sheet.
Cut crate boards to proper lengths.
Process regrind.
Package finished pipe in proper crate quantities.
Weigh and transport finished product.
Change print lines.