Welder I - Day shift - $22.00/hour - 6:00am-2:00pm Monday thru Friday

Atkore•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Atkore is seeking a Welder I to work in Houston, Texas, welding various cable tray products. Reporting to the Supervisor, the role involves setting up, adjusting, and operating welding machines; fabricating products to customer specifications using drawings and blueprints; and following standardized work and safe practices in a fast-paced, continuous-improvement manufacturing environment. The Welder I will cross-train in shop areas as needed and participate in Atkore’s safety program. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at a stated pay rate of $22.00 per hour. Overtime may be required. The work takes place in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing plant and may involve exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and loud noise. Work includes frequent lifting of materials and products up to 50 pounds and requires safety equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protectors, hi-visibility uniforms, and metatarsal steel-toed boots. Within three months, the employee is expected to complete required training, develop relationships with key stakeholders, and understand Atkore’s Business System and the role’s importance to daily operations.

Requirements

At least 6 months of welding experience.
Ability to work scheduled hours Monday through Friday.
Ability to read a tape measure.
Ability to squat, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and work a 10-hour shift in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Ability to embrace and foster Atkore’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, and Accountability.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Technical School Welding Certificate preferred.
Experience in lean manufacturing or at a business system-based company is a plus.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate welding machines within the department.
Use basic fabricating tools, such as a tape measure.
Interpret drawings and fabricate products based on blueprints.
Fabricate products to customer requirements and specifications.
Follow standardized work and safe work practices in a fast-paced, high-speed continuous-improvement environment.
Actively participate in Atkore’s safety program and use required safety controls and personal protective equipment.
Cross-train in different shop areas as required.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Complete required training, develop relationships with key stakeholders, and become well-versed in Atkore’s Business System within three months.