Minister Press Operator

What you’ll do:

• Adherence to Atkore Safety / Life Saving Rules is paramount
• Demonstrates Atkore Core Behaviors – Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence
• Work with non-reinforced and reinforced support
• Monitor the quality and take immediate corrective actions
• Meet or exceed basic production standards
• Actively and productively participate in team functions
• Communicate and report all Quality and Productivity non-conformance
• Maintain a strong customer focus
• Maintain all production logs and data as required
• Always maintain proper housekeeping
• Load and unload raw materials and finished products using fork trucks and other material handling devices
• Perform Die changes, preventive maintenance, and other tasks as assigned
• Strive for continuous improvement of all pressing processes
• Must be able to clearly communicate operational information regarding the equipment to co-workers and management in written form
• Standard work training, 5S, lean sustainment and problem solving
• All duties as instructed by supervision

What you’ll bring:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Three plus years of industrial experience in a manufacturing environment operating heavy machinery and equipment is preferred
• Ability to hear differences between normal and abnormal operation
• Experience and knowledge of Lean Daily Management principles preferred
• Ability to act quickly to stop the press when an abnormal operation occurs
• Visually differentiate between patterns of operation and distinguish various cosmetic flaws
• Ability to use basic precision measurement tools
• Documented evidence of prior forklift experience and ability to be Atkore certified
• Capable of wearing the required personal protective equipment while performing all tasks
• Ability to follow operational and safety instructions
• Be able to push and pull extremely heavy loads using leverage tools
• Work with tools and fasteners repetitively in narrow spaces and with sufficient force to repair, install, and remove equipment
• Read precision measurement tools for quality assurance and machine set-up
• Must be able to stand for long periods of up to twelve hours
• Must be able to scan the equipment and material visually and audibly for indication of improper or unsafe operation
• Clearly communicate operational information regarding the equipment to co-workers and management in written form

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete required training
• Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role
• Be well-versed in Atkore’s Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations

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)