Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

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.

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

We are currently searching for a Maintenance Mechanic at our Duchaine facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this person will be responsible for ensuring the safe operation of machinery. Troubleshooting machinery determines the requirements the machinery may need.

Ensures the safe operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 5 years' experience working as a mechanic with fabrication skills in a manufacturing production environment.
• Vocational trade education will be counted as 2 years' experience. Atkore production experience may be counted for the needed experience. Internal Maintenance training programs will be counted towards work experience.
• Must be flexible with working on other shifts to complete needed critical tasks.
• Comply with daily and weekend overtime to meet customer needs.
• Experience in maintenance and/or repair of production machinery, pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, and plant infrastructure (Building and Grounds).
• Experience with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
• Must have basic mechanic tools on site.
• Must have technical understanding and knowledge of diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with basic electrical trouble shooting using an electrical meter.
• Diagnosing and repairs to hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Basic welding and brazing skills and an understanding of general hand power tools.
• Basic plumbing skills with plastic, copper, and steel materials.
• Completion of internal S and E policies and certifications is mandatory.
• Self-motivation to drive timely repair of production equipment to meet customers' expectations.
• Full understanding and compliance with Atkore's LOTO program.
• Reading and writing English to fill out reports and compliance reports.

What you'll bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have 5+ years of experience working in Operations, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain management.
• Must have 1-3 years of experience working with metal fabrication and/or purchasing.
• Excellent written and communication skills, the ability to write procedures, and good training skills.
• Must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, and Accountability.
• Ability to work in a team environment and as an individual contributor.

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role.
• Have learned our systems and procedures.

Within 6 months, you'll:

• Understand the business well enough to own and drive operational activities with minimal internal support.
• Have assumed ownership of targeted locations and accountable for performance expectations.

Within 12 months, you'll:

• Manage the preventative maintenance of machines.
• Own and maintain master data for assigned locations.
• Be developing and driving best practices and demonstrating an ability to get results through influencing others.

Atkore is a three-time Great Place to Work certified company and a two-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!