Atkore International Group Inc. is a leading manufacturer of Electrical Raceway products, primarily for the non-residential construction and renovation markets, and Mechanical Products & Solutions for the construction and industrial markets. Our mission is to be the customer’s first choice for electrical raceway and mechanical products and solutions, by providing unmatched quality, delivery and value based on sustainable excellence in strategy, people and processes.
Our business is comprised of two reporting segments, Electrical Raceway and Mechanical Products & Solutions, with total annual revenue of $1.9 B. Electrical Raceway has 2 business units, Cable Solutions and Conduit & Fittings, totaling just over $1.4B in annual revenue. Mechanical Products is a stand-alone business unit with about $500M in annual revenue.
Our global locations include 66 manufacturing and distribution centers in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom, China, Australia, and New Zealand with over 4,000 employees.
We are currently searching for a Certified Welder (A-1) to be based out of Wayne, MI. Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, this person will be responsible for performing skilled MIG welding operations.
Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Perform skilled MIG welding technique
- Operate an Angle Grinder to prepare parts for welding and to touch up surface defects
- Must perform welding operations in accordance with set specifications and configuration
- Ability to interpret specifications and read blueprints
- Select the right parts to produce the needed component
- Must select the appropriate weld fixture based on the weld design
- Set components for welding according to specifications to ensure safe and effective assemblage
- Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method needed based on the requirements of the job
- Determine weld amperage and wire feed/speed needed to perform the weld
- Determine correct gas ratios needed to perform the weld
- Responsible for assessing welded surfaces, structures, and components to ensure weld accuracy and identify weld errors
- Diagnose and troubleshoot when adjustments are needed
- Regularly clean and inspect welding equipment and tools
- Replace wire, filters, and gas cradles as needed
- Ensure all equipment being used is properly set up and used in a safe manner
- Must perform First-Piece Inspection, as well as all required subsequent inspections
- Ensure quality standards are met for parts produced; notify appropriate support for nonconforming parts
- Must maintain production standards to meet internal and external customer demand
- Responsible for meeting and/or exceeding hourly rate goals
- Responsible for completing the Hour-by-Hour board(s) for the duration of shift
- Responsible for following the Order Board process to ensure on-time delivery
- Responsible for the accurate completion of all paperwork, transactions, tags, etc.
- Adhere to all Life Saving Rules, including: Lock-Out, Tag-Out (LOTO), Machine Guarding/Bypassing Safety Controls, and Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) safety protocols
- Ensure Safety, Delivery, Quality, and Cost metrics are met daily
- Support 5S initiatives in assigned work areas
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications include:
- High School Diploma/GED
- AWS Certification required
- One year of manufacturing experience preferred
- Basic math and verbal skills
- Must follow all safety rules and regulations and PPE requirements
- Ability to learn to use and maintain equipment and machinery
- Ability to follow standard work processes and operate with a continuous improvement mindset
- Flexibility of shift scheduling, to include overtime and weekends
- Demonstrate Atkore Core Values - Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence
- Must possess a positive attitude, be a team player, and have strong work ethic
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!