Machine Operator

Atkore; Greets Green; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Festive shutdown at Christmas

Company Pension

Life Assurance 4x salary

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Free annual flu vaccination vouchers

Employee assistance programme 24/7 GP

Job summary

Atkore, based in West Bromwich, is seeking a Machine Operator to support the Flexo department in producing conduits to drawing. You will monitor quality, maintain lubrication, load coils, and operate lifting equipment on rotating shifts.

The role requires teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and accuracy in documentation. Atkore offers extensive benefits and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial machinery.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Motivation to meet targets safely and to quality standards.
• Promotes ATIRE and SQDC values at work.

Responsibilities

• Support Flexo setter in running Flexo machines to produce conduits to drawing.
• Monitor component quality using gauges and inspection equipment.
• Maintain machine lubrication system and top up lubricants as needed.
• Load coils with Quick-change coiler and operate lifting equipment.
• Thread steel strip through form rolls and guides.
• Wind steel strip onto mandrel to required quality.
• Join conduit types with welding equipment and transfer to storage.
• Complete quality and production documentation and ensure products meet quality standards.

Skills

Machine operation

Teamwork & independence

Quality target focus

ATIRE & SQDC values

Job description

Delta Point
Greets Green Road
West Bromwich, WEM B709PL, GBR

Description

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our brands, suppliers, employees, customers, partners, and communities are building better together – a future focused on empowering our customers while we power and protect the world.

Atkore is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure solutions. With approximately 3,900 employees and 65 manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, we manufacture electrical conduit, cable management systems, armored cable, metal framing, and security products and solutions.

Who we are looking for:

Atkore is looking for a Machine Operator to support the Flexo department in the smooth running of the machines to produce conduits to drawing.

What you’ll do:

• Support the Flexo setter in the smooth running of the Flexo machines to produce conduits to drawing.
• Monitor component quality through periodic checking, using the correct gauges, measuring or inspection equipment for the job.
• Maintain the efficient operation of the machine lubrication system by monitoring oil levels and topping up with clean lubricant whenever necessary.
• Loading coils using the Quick-change coiler and able to operate lifting equipment.
• Thread steel strip through form rolls straight and curve guides.
• Able to Wind steel strip onto mandrel to produce conduit to the required quality standard.
• Collecting conduit in the machine drum.
• Able to achieve 75% minimum efficiency when running 4 Flexo
• Able to join all types of conduit with welding equipment and transfer conduit into the required storage medium.
• Able to complete all quality and production documentation
• Ensure all products are produced to the required quality standards
• Always maintain a high standard of housekeeping by regularly cleaning the work areas, wiping down machines and keeping floors dry and clean.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained and carry out duties in accordance with the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and standard operating procedures.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Flexo department Supervisor/manager.

What you bring:

• A good knowledge and previous experience of operating machines
• Able to work as part of a team and as an individual
• Motivation to beat targets safely and required quality standards
• Ability to comply with and promote Atkore’s ATIRE and SQDC values

Hours of Work: 06:00 - 14:00 and 14:00 - 22:00 rotating shifts.

Salary: £12.71 per hour plus 22% shift allowance for working rotating shift pattern

What you will strive to accomplish in this role:

• S -Zero Harm to yourself or your colleagues
• Q – Zero defective raw materials accepted into the premises
• D- All offloading of raw materials achieved in a timely manner
• C- Zero downtime for machines allocated to material waiting time
• 25 days annual leave
• Festive shutdown at Christmas
• Service and recognition awards
• Training and development opportunities
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance 4x salary
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Free annual flu vaccination vouchers
• Employee assistance programme including a 24/7 GP service.
• Cash health plan
• Free home cyber security training
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free onsite parking

We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, if you do require any reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail] .

Atkore is committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives a 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 behaviours, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavour to move us forward