Machine Operator - Special Metal Processing Facility

Atkore International
United States, Illinois, Harvey
May 03, 2024
Description Machine Operator - Pickling Facility Who we are looking for: We are currently searching for a Machine Operator in our Special Metal Processing Facility in Harvey, IL. Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, this person will be responsible to run and operate the various stations (wet, yard, entry, exit and bander) throughout the facility. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment, processing steel. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus. What you'll do: Sample rinse water and perform required titrations Sample acid tanks and perform required titrations Make necessary adjustments to process when titration results are out of specification Monitor the condition of waste water going to sewer and make any required adjustments to assure it meets standards Collect data from various meters located around the plant Clean iron sludge filter press whenever required Assist other operators between required tests in any and all tasks required of that position (wet, yard, entry, exit, bander) Receive Coils (unload trucks, mark coils, process paperwork) Load / Unload the pickle line Transfer received coils to the yard for storage Transfer pickled coils to main facility (when transfer car is down) Empty hoppers (steel, garbage, & sludge) Drive Hyster 100 to main facility to get bands, clips, etc. Pre-inspect Taylor / Hyster 550 / 100 for safety, fluids, etc. Unload / load deliveries (resurfaced rolls, totes, etc.) Load coils onto trucks for shipping Fuel Taylor 650 / Hyster 100 & fill any necessary fluids (oil, etc.) Cut bands from wide coils Verify coil markings match run schedule Use control switches to manipulate line to load and unload steel wide coils Recognize and communicate defects in raw and finished products Monitor proper application of coatings per customer specification Inspect finished product per customer specifications Apply steel banding to finished wide coils Mark and tag finished wide coils per customer specifications Operate remote crane to move finished wide coils to delivery area What you'll bring: Experience in industrial manufacturing Ability to read a tape measure and micrometer Ability to pass the post offer employment process with drug screen Within 3 months, you'll: Show progress and/or complete job specific training Be well-versed in Atkore's Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations Gain a basic understanding of required duties and job expectations. Who we are: Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work certified company and a two-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values. Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader! Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)