Mill Assistant - 2nd Shift - $25.95/hour plus $1.00/hour shift differential

Atkore; Harvey (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Atkore is seeking a Mill Assistant for 2nd shift based in Harvey, IL. The role involves loading slit coils, operating cranes, and maintaining zinc pots, with supervision from the Manufacturing Supervisor.

Ideal candidates bring industrial manufacturing experience, strong time-management, and familiarity with handheld scanners and RF scanning. Passing a post-offer drug screen is required. Join Atkore and contribute to a safety‑conscious, efficient team.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Strong time-management and urgency in fast-paced environments.
• Operate handheld scanner and follow printed work instructions.
• RF scanning knowledge.
• Must pass post-offer drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Load slit coils onto payoff reels and assist welding as needed.
• Assist in locating master coils and preparing coils for processing.
• Keep zinc pots topped up and maintain equipment cleanliness.
• Support mill changeovers and assist with coil handling and rebanding.

Skills

Industrial manufacturing experience

Time management

Handheld scanner operation

RF scanning knowledge

Drug-screen clearance

Tools

Printed work instructions

Jib/gantry crane operation

Job description

Mill Assistant - 2nd Shift

We are currently searching for a Mill Assistant to be based out of Harvey, IL. Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, the Mill Assistant will be responsible to load slit coils on payoff reels, load welding machine and to maintain the zinc pot.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in locating master coils on coil racks.
• Cut bands on master coil and slit coils when needed.
• Remove slit coil from master coil with jib/gantry crane.
• Position slit coil on payoff reel and adjust arbor to ID of coil.
• Feed strip to welder and assist welder when needed.
• Keep zinc pots full of zinc.
• Keep zinc pot and area around zinc pot clean, including drossing when needed.
• Re-band coils on payoff reel or master coil when removing from mill area.
• Wire brush rusty steel prior to welding.
• Assist on mill changeovers per supervisor's instructions.
• Help clear out fold ups.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in industrial manufacturing
• Strong sense of time organization and sense of urgency, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Operation of a handheld scanner and utilization of a variety of printed work instructions as part of daily work assignment
• RF Scanning knowledge.
• Ability to pass the post offer employment process with drug screen

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Show progress and/or complete job specific training
• Be well-versed in Atkore's Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations
• Gain a basic understanding of required duties and job expectations.

Who we are:

Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!