MFG Setup Technician 1st shift + 10% quarterly Incentive (7:00 am - 3:30 pm)

Atkore•Kokomo, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Atkore is seeking a MFG Setup Technician based in Kokomo, Indiana. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this person sets up production machines according to manufacturing schedules and supports safe, efficient production. The role operates on the first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and includes a 10% quarterly incentive. The technician must be able to work eight-hour shifts and overtime. The technician performs machine setup, changeovers, adjustments, and troubleshooting; monitors equipment to support quality production and minimize unplanned stops; and works with operators, maintenance, quality, and other support teams. The role also involves following safety procedures and PPE requirements, reading blueprints, maintaining accurate setup and changeover logs, and participating in standard work, 5S, Lean, and continuous-improvement activities. During the first three months, the technician is expected to complete required training, gain experience with machine setup and operation, and become familiar with Atkore’s Business System. Within six months, the technician should safely perform setups, changeovers, and adjustments, understand machine specifications and tooling, collaborate to support efficient startups, and maintain an organized work area. Within twelve months, the technician should independently complete setups with minimal supervision, identify opportunities to improve setup times and machine efficiency, resolve setup-related issues, train and support operators, and consistently meet productivity, quality, and safety expectations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Experience with machine setup and operation.
Knowledge of production procedures.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to handle heavy equipment.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Troubleshooting skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work eight-hour shifts and overtime.
Ability to follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in steel manufacturing is strongly preferred.
Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, schematics, and manuals is preferred.
Forklift certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the company mission, core values, and standards of conduct.
Perform pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation across multiple pieces of equipment.
Assist team members with technical issues and troubleshooting.
Operate and monitor multiple pieces of equipment to ensure quality production and minimize unplanned stops.
Perform tool and die changes for all machines.
Follow required safety controls, operating procedures, and PPE requirements.
Cross-train in different shop areas as required.
Read and interpret blueprints.
Communicate with team members and support teams to maintain continuous production of the correct product with high quality and minimal waste of time and materials.
Accurately set up and log changeovers to communicate and prepare between shifts.
Participate in problem-solving to achieve run rates.
Support standard work training, 5S, Lean sustainment, and problem-solving.
Support and actively participate in continuous improvement.
Track and analyze data and implement changes to improve plant operations.
Participate in Lean Daily Manufacturing and 5S activities and promote the plant Lean culture.
Complete required training and become experienced with machine setup and operation and familiar with Atkore’s Business System.
Safely perform machine setups, changeovers, and adjustments to support production schedules.
Develop understanding of machine specifications, tooling requirements, setup procedures, machine performance, troubleshooting techniques, and process requirements.
Collaborate with operators, maintenance, and quality teams to improve startup efficiency and minimize downtime.
Maintain an organized work area and follow safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
Independently complete machine setups and changeovers with minimal supervision.
Identify opportunities to reduce setup times and improve machine efficiency.
Resolve setup-related issues quickly, safely, and effectively.
Train and support operators on proper machine operation and setup best practices.
Meet productivity, quality, and safety expectations while contributing to team success.
Perform other duties as assigned.