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

Atkore International; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 74,800 - 102,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Atkore International is looking for an Electronic Technician II based in Hobart, IN. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting electrical equipment, with a focus on leadership and teamwork.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in an electrical field and over 10 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary range of $74,800 - $102,850 and includes various benefits such as medical and dental insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electronic troubleshooting experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair down to component level is required.
• Knowledge of A/B and Siemens PLC's is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement solutions to decrease production downtime through equipment enhancement projects.
• Train and mentor electronic technicians in teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Identify and provide scheduled preventive maintenance.

Skills

Electronic troubleshooting experience

Leadership experience

Knowledge in 3-phase power systems

PLC/HMI programming

Automation experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or expert certification in an electrical field

Job description

Electronic Technician II

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.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for an Electronic Technician II to be based out of our Hobart, IN facility. Reporting to 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.
• Maintain 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 promote the plant Lean culture.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or expert certification in an electrical field is required (ASEET, equivalent or higher).
• 10+ 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.
• Automation experience.
• 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 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 supported.
• Be able to resolve any issues quickly and safely.

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
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state or local law

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