3rd Shift Saw Operator • Forklift Experience

Atkore International; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkore International is seeking an experienced Saw Operator for the 3rd shift in Harvey, IL (about 30 miles south of Downtown Chicago). You will set up and operate Adige, Hem, band, and circular saws to cut tube, pipe and channels to required lengths.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of forklift experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; lean manufacturing is a plus. You will load/unload saws with forklifts and ensure orders meet specifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience driving a forklift in manufacturing.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments; lean manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience as a machine operator in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance checks prior to operation.
• Check to make sure all machine guards/exhausts are operative and in place.
• Check raw material to ensure proper size, gauge, length, and finish.
• Set-up and operate saw for customer orders.
• Load/unload saws with forklifts.
• Must ensure that orders are cut per specifications on the order.
• Check quality of finished parts to meet specs and/or match the sample piece.
• Clean saws and surrounding areas.

Skills

Forklift experience

Machine operator experience

Industrial manufacturing

Job description

Atkore International is seeking an experienced Saw Operator for the 3rd shift in Harvey, IL (about 30 miles south of Downtown Chicago). You will set up and operate Adige, Hem, band, and circular saws to cut tube, pipe and channels to required lengths.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of forklift experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; lean manufacturing is a plus. You will load/unload saws with forklifts and ensure orders meet specifications.