Maintenance Mechanic 3rd Shift (Monday - Friday 12:00AM - 8:00AM) Starting pay $31.00 per hour Up to $37.00

About the role

Atkore is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join our team at the Duchaine facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this role involves ensuring the safe operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Completes preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Locates sources of problems by dismantling devices, using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools, and examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts and using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using basic machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock, anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies, and requesting them from storeroom or Maintenance Supervisors.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Completes needed paperwork for all needed procedures for the job function.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending Atkore educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Complies with all internal S and E policies.
• Always drives and fosters the Atkore Life Savings Rules.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results using AFC’s Operating Principles: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Innovation.

Requirements

• 5 years’ experience working as a mechanic with fabrication skills in a manufacturing production environment.
• Vocational trade education counts as 2 years’ experience.
• Atkore production experience counts for the needed experience.
• Must be flexible with working on other shifts to complete needed critical tasks.
• Must comply with daily and weekend overtime to meet customer needs.
• Experience in maintenance and/or repair of production machinery, pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, and plant infrastructure (building and grounds).
• Experience with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
• Basic mechanic tools must be on site.
• Must have basic mechanic tools on site.
• Must have technical understanding and knowledge of diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with basic electrical trouble shooting using an electrical meter.
• Diagnosing and repairs to hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Basic welding and brazing skills and an understanding of general hand power tools.
• Basic plumbing skills with plastic, copper, and steel materials.
• Completion of internal S and E policies and certifications is mandatory.
• Full understanding and compliance with Atkore’s LOTO program.
• Reading and writing English to fill out reports and compliance reports.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have 5+ years of experience working in Operations, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain management.
• Must have 1-3 years of experience working with metal fabrication and/or purchasing.
• Excellent written and communication skills, the ability to write procedures, and good training skills.
• Able to embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, and Accountability.
• Able to work in a team environment and as an individual contributor.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid holidays.
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law.

Pay

A good-faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $27.50/hr. Placement in the range depends on several factors, including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs, and may change over time.

Schedule

Starting pay is $31.00 per hour, up to $37.00.