Manufacturing Lead

Atkore International; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Leave Benefits

Job summary

Atkore International is seeking a Manufacturing Lead for the Pendleton, Oregon plant. You will operate, set up, troubleshoot and optimize equipment during production, reporting totals in the JDE system and mentoringMachine Operators on a 12-hour night shift.

You will ensure safety, quality and efficiency, perform basic maintenance, and coordinate with leadership to meet shift performance goals. This role supports the Atkore safety culture and manufacturing priorities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to work 12-hour shifts.
• Must wear proper PPE (safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toe shoes, gloves, high visibility vest).
• Reading/evaluating documents with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with Material Handlers and Operators.
• Able to read and use different measurement tools.
• Math knowledge and MS Office skills.
• Previous manufacturing experience with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Previous machine operating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely set up machines for production runs, including adjustments and changeovers.
• Report production totals in JDE, record production data, and assist with shift reports.
• Serve as manufacturing technical expert for identified processes.
• Oversee floor operations and escalate issues to leadership.
• Monitor machine performance and product quality, troubleshoot with support teams.
• Perform minor preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Track shift goals on hour x hour boards and progress toward targets.
• Mentor Machine Operators I-III.

Skills

Machine operation

Reading measurements

Attention to detail

MS Office

Mentoring operators

Reading measurements

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measurement tools

MS Office

Job description

Manufacturing Lead - 6pm to 6am Sun, Mon, Tues, and every other Wed

Who we are looking for

We are currently searching for a Manufacturing Lead to be based out of our Pendleton, Oregon Plant. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this person's primary focus will be to operate, set up troubleshoot and optimize equipment during the production process.

What you'll do:

Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to safely and efficiently set up machines for production runs, including adjustments and changeovers.
• Reporting and verifying production totals entered in JDE system, recording production data and assisting with preparing shift reports.
• Serve as a manufacturing technical expert for identified manufacturing processes.
• Responsible for floor operations and escalating issues to department leadership.
• Continuously monitor machine performance and product quality during shift, anticipate problems, and trouble-shoot processes and equipment with the assistance of other support groups.
• Performs minor preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Monitors the shifts goals and measures of success on hour x hour boards, actively tracking progress toward goal attainment.
• Provide mentoring to Machine Operator levels I, II and III.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you'll bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to work 12-hour shifts.
• Must wear proper PPE (safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toe shoes, gloves, high visibility vest).
• Required to focus on reading/evaluating documents and is expected to have great attention to detail.
• Experienced with all tasks and duties of Material Handlers and Operators.
• Able to read and use different measurement tools.
• Math knowledge and MS Office skills.
• Previous manufacturing experience with a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Previous machine operating experience preferred.

Within 3 months, you'll:

• You will be immersed and understand the Atkore safety culture and Values.
• You will have completed any required trainings.
• Be well-versed in Atkore's Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations.

Who we are:

Atkore is a recipient of a Great Place to Work certification and a Top Workplaces USA award! We're committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives 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 behaviors, all in a way that's consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

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 $28.00/hr. + $1.00 an hour Shift Differential. 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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