3rd Shift Machine Operator: Steel Pickling & Processing

Atkore International; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkore International in Harvey, IL, is seeking a Machine Operator for the Pickling Facility on the 3rd shift to run various stations and support daily operations.

The role requires at least 1 year in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and experience with lean manufacturing or business systems is a plus.

You will perform titration tests, monitor wastewater, handle coils, operate forklifts, inspect quality, and ensure safety and efficiency across the line.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read a tape measure and a micrometer.
• Ability to pass the post offer employment process with drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Sample rinse water and perform required titrations
• Sample acid tanks and perform required titrations
• Make necessary adjustments to process when titration results are out of specification
• Monitor the condition of wastewater going to sewer and adjust to ensure it meets standards
• Collect data from meters around the plant
• Clean iron sludge filter presses when required
• Assist other operators between required tests in all tasks required (wet, yard, entry, exit, bander)
• Receive coils (unload trucks, mark coils, process paperwork)
• Load / Unload the pickle line
• Transfer received coils to the yard for storage
• Transfer pickled coils to main facility (when transfer car is down)
• Empty hoppers (steel, garbage, & sludge)
• Drive Hyster 100 to main facility to get bands, clips, etc.
• Pre-inspect Taylor / Hyster 550 / 100 for safety, fluids, etc.
• Unload / load deliveries (resurfaced rolls, totes, etc.)
• Load coils onto trucks for shipping
• Fuel Taylor 650 / Hyster 100 & fill any necessary fluids (oil, etc.)
• Cut bands from wide coils
• Verify coil markings match run schedule
• Use control switches to manipulate line to load and unload steel wide coils
• Recognize and communicate defects in raw and finished products
• Monitor proper application of coatings per customer specification
• Inspect finished product per customer specifications
• Apply steel banding to finished wide coils
• Mark and tag finished wide coils per customer specifications
• Operate remote crane to move finished wide coils to delivery area

Skills

Industrial manufacturing experience

Read tape measure & micrometer

Post-offer drug screen

Job description

Atkore International in Harvey, IL, is seeking a Machine Operator for the Pickling Facility on the 3rd shift to run various stations and support daily operations.

The role requires at least 1 year in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and experience with lean manufacturing or business systems is a plus.

You will perform titration tests, monitor wastewater, handle coils, operate forklifts, inspect quality, and ensure safety and efficiency across the line.