What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Tech position at Atkore Plastic Pipe Corporation?
Job Description
Job Description
Maintenance Technician
Who we are :
Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.
With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.
Who we are looking for :
We are currently looking for a Maintenance Tech to be based out of our Pendleton location. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this person’s primary focus will be to support production and quality by ensuring proper operation of equipment. This will include performing preventative maintenance on machinery, locating root cause of problems in a safe and efficient manner to reduce downtime, and being able to operate power equipment and tools.
What you’ll do :
Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
- Perform all work in a safe, controlled manner, following all safety rules and best practices.
- Respond with urgency to any uncontained discharge of contaminant by stopping leaks, making repairs, and cleaning spills.
- Perform preventive maintenance on all types of equipment to ensure reliable operation of plant facilities, systems, and machinery.
- Conduct routine rounds throughout shift to detect deviations in system and equipment function to maintain optimal performance.
- Make effective repairs by identifying root-cause of problems instead of bandaging repeat symptoms.
- Able to troubleshoot and repair the following equipment :
- Material conveyance system (blowers, baghouses, airlocks)
- Plant water system (pumps, chillers,)
- Reclaim system (grinders, shakers)
- Pneumatic system (compressors, cylinders, air motors)
- Extrusion process equipment (extruders, spray tanks, pullers, saws, bellers)
- Basic electrical understanding (heater bands, motors, solenoids)
- Belt / pulley driven equipment
- Gearboxes
- Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.
- Attend required training sessions, wear the required safety equipment such as hearing protection, safety glasses, and other safety equipment that might be required for certain jobs or tasks.
- Operate forklifts, hoists, cranes, power tools, and hand tools.
What you’ll bring :
Within 3 months, you’ll :
Atkore is a recipient of a Great Place to Work© certification and a Top Workplaces USA award! We’re committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward.
Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
