Electronic Technician II - OT eligible / eligible for local incentive plan

Atkore; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Leave under federal/state/local law

Job summary

Atkore is seeking an Electronic Technician II based in Hobart, IN, to maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems in our tube manufacturing operation. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or certification in an electrical field and extensive industrial troubleshooting experience.

Leadership in manufacturing and lean practices are valued. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of 3-phase power, PLC/HMI programming, and AC/DC drives, with exposure to robotics and automation systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or expert certification in an electrical field is required.
• 7+ years of electronic troubleshooting experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair down to the component level.

Responsibilities

• Implement solutions to decrease downtime through equipment enhancements and preventive maintenance.
• Train and mentor technicians focusing on teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot electrical equipment, wiring and resources in the tube manufacturing operation.
• Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled servicing.
• Analyze and troubleshoot equipment failures with maintenance and production.
• Assist with equipment installation and procedural improvements.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing activities and uphold Lean culture.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC/HMI programming

3-phase power systems

AC/DC drives

Robotics

Leadership

Component-level troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree or ASEET certification

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Electronic Technician II - OT eligible / eligible for local incentive plan

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: ELECT014032

• Posted : September 22, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Merrillville, IN 46410, USA

Description

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States continuously for the duration of employment without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future..

We are currently looking for an Electronic Technician II to be based out of our Hobart, IN facility. Reportingto the Maintenance Manager, this person will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting problems with the electrical equipment, wiring and resources in the tube manufacturing operation.

The ideal candidate will have at least a bachelor’s degree or expert certification in an electrical field with 10 or more years of electronic troubleshooting experience in an industrial environment. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.

What you’ll do:

• Implement solutions to decrease production downtime, through equipment enhancement projects and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Train and mentor electronic technicians with an emphasis on teamwork, continuous improvement and accomplishment of safety, quality, delivery and cost goals.
• Maintaining and troubleshoot problems with the electrical equipment, wiring and resources in the tube manufacturing operation.
• Identify and provide scheduled and other preventive equipment maintenance.
• Work with maintenance and production personnel in analyzing and troubleshooting equipment failures.
• Assist with equipment installation.
• Provide procedural improvements.
• All other duties assigned by your supervisor.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing activities and promotes the plant Lean culture.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor'sdegree or expert certification in an electrical field is required (ASEET, equivalent or higher)
• 7+ years of electronic troubleshooting experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment required. Tube mill or steel industry experience strongly preferred.
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair down to component level required.
• Knowledge in 3-phase power systems, AC/DC drives, PLC/HMI programming.
• Knowledge in induction heating and welding equipment, flying cut-offs, Servo Drive Systems, automated packaging systems and/or robotics.
• Knowledge of A/B and Siemens PLC's.
• All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy.
• Gain an understanding of your teammates and area’s supported.

Within 6 months, you’ll:

• Gain an understanding of the current training materials and procedures your team owns.
• Partner with Operations Manager and Engineering to start identifying short- and long-term process improvement ideas.
• Identify ways to strengthen the team’s commitment to Atkore’s core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.

Within 12 months, you’ll:

• Create, update and share training materials and documentation.
• Have meaningful performance conversations with team and operators in area’s supported.
• Be able to resolve any issues quickly and safely.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $74,800 - $102,850. 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. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• 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

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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