Atkore is hiring: Production Laborer in Merrillville

Overview

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We are currently looking for a Production Laborer to be based out of Hobart, Indiana. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this person will be responsible for operating, tending, shutting down, and cleaning the production equipment.

What you’ll do

• Safely operate production equipment within engineered Takt Times.
• Read and execute production work orders.
• Fill out complete documentation for production, downtime, and QA reports.
• Check to make sure all machine guards are operative and in place.
• Check raw material to ensure proper size, gauge, length, and finish.
• Load and unload materials from machines.
• Read and interpret gauges.
• Monitor quality and dimensional specifications of parts being produced.
• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 60lbs.
• Standing and walking up to 12 hours per day.
• Drive forklift when necessary.
• Communicate safety, production, or any other problems to the shift supervisor.
• Clean production area - Sweep, mop, and remove debris.

What you’ll bring

• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent.
• 1 year of industrial equipment operation experience or equivalent training.
• Previous forklift experience is a plus.

Within 3 months, you’ll

• Safely operate all of the production equipment within engineered Takt Time.
• Be able to troubleshoot and perform PM maintenance on the production equipment.
• Assist maintenance personnel with major repairs.
• Monitor the quality of the product being produced.
• Be able to perform changeover/set-up for the different products that we manufacture.

About Atkore

Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions with a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities. Atkore is a recipient of a Great Place to Work certification and a Top Workplaces USA award.