Operator I - Machine

Atkore International
United States, Kentucky, Louisville
6700 Enterprise Drive (Show on map)
Nov 22, 2024
Description What you'll do: Run all aspects of the PVC extrusion lines ensuring that product meets all applicable internal and external specifications. Understand and master the computerized systems associated with the extrusion, control, and printing technologies. Test and measure product to ensure pipe products are made in conformance with required specifications. Perform inspections of proper print, wall, O.D., length, appearance, and bell fit on all lines. Identify quality issues. Complete Quality Control forms accurately and correctly. Monitor pipe physicals. What you'll bring: Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Good understanding of basic math required for quick and accurate counting and calculations. Attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and organization. Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted. Must be able to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment. Extrusion experience or the ability to quickly learn Atkore's PVC extrusion operation and change over procedures. Able to read micrometer and O.D. tape. Able to change print lines. Within 3 months, you'll: Repair red tag products. Confirm product with schedule. Complete operator paperwork (Operator sheets, regrind log, forklift check sheet). Cut crate boards to proper lengths. Process regrind. Package finished pipe in proper crate quantities. Weigh and transport finished product. Within 6 months, you'll: Proficient with all material handling and packaging devices Perform proper housekeeping for production and storage areas Know and follow plant safety rules and wears proper PPE (safety glasses, ear plugs, and gloves) Able to prioritize tasks and anticipate needs in order to effectively manage time in order to accomplish all tasks. 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 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)