PVC Operator

Atkore is forging a future where all Atkore brands, suppliers, employees, customers, partners and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

Atkore is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure solutions to power and protect the world. With approximately 3,900 employees and 65 manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore manufactures electrical conduit, cable management systems, armored cable, metal framing, and security products and solutions is a recent recipient of a Great Place to Work© certification. Atkore’s commitment to quality, delivery and value helps customers realize their vision. Atkore forges relationships and shapes the future with breakthrough results, enhanced technology, and innovative product offerings.

Atkore, a recent recipient of a Great Place to Work© certification, is currently searching for a PVC Operator to be based out of Binghamton NY. Reporting to the Production Manager, this person will be responsible and have primary focus to safely, and independently run all aspects of the PVC extrusion lines ensuring that product meets all applicable internal and external specifications. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and able to lift 50 pounds unassisted. Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Understand and master the computerized systems associated with the extrusion, control, and printing technologies used in our facility
• Responsible for measuring product to ensure that pipe products are made in conformance with required specifications. The appearance of our end product must meet or exceed the requirements of the market
• Able to read micrometer, Caliper and OD tape
• Perform inspections of proper print, wall, O.D., length, appearance, and bell fit on all lines
• Responsible for cleaning any and all filters on assigned lines
• Able to change print lines
• Complete Quality Control forms accurately and correctly
• Monitor pipe physicals
• Identify and resolve quality issues
• Repair red tag products
• Confirm product with schedule
• Complete operator paperwork (Operator sheets, forklift check sheet, etc.)
• Perform maintenance and cleanup for production and storage areas.
• Know and follow plant safety rules and wears proper PPE (safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, and gloves)
• Able to prioritize tasks and anticipate needs in order to effectively manage time in order to accomplish all tasks
• Proficient with all material handling and packaging devices including forklifts, pallet jacks and banding tools
• Is responsible for housekeeping in assigned area
• All other assigned duties

Qualifications include:

• Minimum educational requirement is high school diploma, or equivalent
• The ability to quickly learn PVC extrusion operation and change over procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Good understanding of basic math required for quick and accurate counting and calculations
• Attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and organization
• Must be adaptable to changes in the work environment, comfortable with multiple competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events in a calm and logical manner
• Must be able to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment
• Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted
• Must be able to drive the forklift in the absence of normal Forklift operator. Includes being proficient with all material handling and packaging devices including forklifts, pallet jacks, banders, and scale systems.
• Zero safety incidents in past 90 days of evaluation date
• Less than 15 attendance points on the date of evaluation
• No documented warnings in past 90 days of evaluation
• Minimum of 9 months PVC Extrusion experience
• All associates must embrace and foster and environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.

Our Culture Drives Value

Atkore’s culture is created from the disciplined use of the Atkore Business System (ABS), which is a critical part of our mission and a foundational system based on excellence in People, Strategy, and Processes, tied together with Lean Daily Management (LDM) to manage and sustain the business we have today, and Strategy Deployment Process (SDP) to create the business we aspire to become.

Having the right talent in the right roles enables successful ABS execution, improves our customer’s experience, and delivers breakthrough results. Said another way, that’s how we win!

Great Leaders Drive Value

Atkore is committed to creating an engaged and aligned workplace that helps drive an accountable and performance-based culture. Our team possesses a willingness to strive for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company after robust debate. We consistently live the Atkore mission, learn our strategic priorities and link behaviors to those priorities, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values. Together, we build stronger leaders and improve customer satisfaction which positively increases the overall value of the enterprise.

Atkore Delivers Value to You

Atkore International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Atkore International is a diverse company that believes its employees are the foundation for investing in its future, through the understanding that awareness and acceptance of our individual difference enhance inclusion and promote engagement and alignment. Diversity and inclusion are keys to growing our business and providing a work environment that fosters contributions by all employees.

Our dedicated employees are recognized for their commitment to our customers and making our company better than it was the day before.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

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