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

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

Job summary

Atkore International in Harvey, IL, is seeking a Mill Assistant on the 2nd shift to load slit coils on payoff reels, support welding operations, and manage zinc pot maintenance. The role requires experience in industrial manufacturing and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

You will operate handheld scanners, follow printed instructions, and assist with mill changeovers while maintaining an organized, clean work area. Drug screen may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Strong sense of time organization and urgency; able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience operating a handheld scanner and following printed work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Load slit coils on payoff reels and load welding machine.
• Maintain zinc pot and keep area clean, including drossing as needed.
• Assist in mill changeovers and coil handling per supervisor instructions.
• Re-band coils on payoff reel or master coil as required.
• Support welder by feeding strip and preparing materials.
• Operate scanning systems and follow defined work instructions.

Skills

Industrial manufacturing

RF Scanning

Handheld scanner

Time management

Drug screen pass

Job description

Mill Assistant - 2nd Shift

Who we are looking for:

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!

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