Small Mill Welder
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Who we are looking for
We are currently searching for an experienced Small Mill Welder to be based out of Harvey, IL. Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, this person will be responsible for operating and setting up welders and floopers on Mills.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, processing steel. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.
What you’ll do:
Maintain a clean, safe and efficient workplace by following 5S, Standard Work and wearing all required PPEAssist in loading steel coils on reel as required.Inspect steel width, gauge, and quality before and after welding.Wire brush rusty steel before welding.Perform repetitive welding operations using gas, TIG, Arc and Newcor welding processes; weld the end of 1 steel coil or tube to the beginning of another using down position welding and limited vertical welding.Operate uncoiler and feed stock into floop.Assist Operator in changeovers; setup welder and floop.Band reject coils and keep the working area clean.Add alkali as required.Make out steel usage report.Help clear out foldup and when required, follow weld through mill.Notify the Operator when the weld starts through the mill.Maintain welding electrodes and lubricate welder as necessary.Clean zinc pot, add zinc as required and change entry/exit blocks on changeovers.Replenish oxygen supply at zinc pot and remove bottle to proper location.Make sure air ring in operating properly after burn-off.
What you’ll bring:
Experience in industrial manufacturing.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.
Who we are
Atkore is a four-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!
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