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

Atkor; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkore is seeking an Operator Assistant for the 2nd shift (3pm–11pm, Mon-Fri, some Saturdays) in Harvey, IL. You will stack and bundle product and support line operations under the Manufacturing Supervisor.

The role requires at least 2 years in industrial manufacturing; lean manufacturing experience is a plus. You will load/unload, operate end finishing equipment, inspect tubing, band bundles, and prepare skids.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.
• Ability to pass the post offer employment process with drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload finished and WIP product.
• Operate end finishing equipment.
• Line up and lubricate tubing at automatic swager or de-dimpler.
• Assist cut off operators inspecting tubing for quantity and quality.
• Band bundles, staple bands and spray ends.
• Make up skids and maintain inventory of skid frames.
• Change saw blades as required.

Skills

Time management

Quality awareness

Adaptability

Tools

Handheld scanner

End finishing equipment

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: OPERA014071

• Posted : September 9, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

Operator Assistant - 2nd Shift ($25.95/hr. + $1.00 shift differential)

Who we are looking for:

We are currently searching for general labor employees (3pm - 11pm), M-F, some Saturdays to be based out of Harvey, IL approximately 30 miles south of Downtown Chicago. Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, this person will responsible for stacking and bundling product.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a industrial manufacturing environment . Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.

What you’ll do:

• Load/unload finished and WIP product.
• Operate end finishing equipment.
• Line up and lubricate tubing at automatic swager or de-dimpler.
• Assist cut off operators inspecting tubing for quantity and quality.
• Band bundles, staple bands and spray ends.
• Make up skids and maintain inventory of skid frames.
• Change saw blades as required.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in industrial manufacturing
• Ability to operate a handheld scanner and utilize a variety of printed work instructions as part of daily work assignment.
• Strong sense of time organization and sense of urgency, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• 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.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

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