Atkore
Extrusion Setter/ Operator
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Who we are:
Atkore is forging a future where our brands, suppliers, employees, customers, partners, and communities are building better together – a future focused on empowering our customers while we power and protect the world.
Atkore is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure solutions. With approximately 3,900 employees and 65 manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, we manufacture electrical conduit, cable management systems, armoured cable, metal framing, and security products and solutions.
Who we are looking for:
Unistrut is looking for an experienced Extrusion Setter Operator to support our continued growth.
What you’ll do:
- Set up and operate extrusion machines to produce various plastic products according to specifications.
- Monitor the production process, adjusting as necessary to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with the extrusion equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance on the machines to keep them in optimal working condition.
- Inspect finished products for defects and ensure they meet quality standards.
- Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Ensure scrap and non-conforming products are kept to a minimum and disposed of correctly.
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What you bring:
- Previous experience working on extrusion machines. Profile or conduit-tubes.
- Familiarity with logic controllers and tooling used in extrusion operations, training provided if need be.
- Ability to assemble.
- Mechanical knowledge to understand the operation of extrusion equipment.
- Able to work as part of a team and as an individual.
- To be able to read technical drawings.
- Ability to comply with and promote Atkore’s ATIRE and SQDC values.
What you will strive to accomplish in this role:
- S - Zero Harm to yourself or your colleagues
- Q – Zero defective raw materials accepted into the premises
- D - All offloading of raw materials achieved in a timely manner
- C - Zero downtime for machines allocated to material waiting time
Hours of work:
39 hours per week, working a 2 week rotating shift pattern
Week 1 & 2: Monday - Wednesday 6am - 6pm & Thursday 6am - 12pm
Week 3 & 4: Monday - Wednesday 6pm - 6am
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Salary:
Salary available upon request and dependent on experience, plus 22% shift allowance for rotating shifts/ 25% shift allowance for night shifts.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave
- Festive shutdown at Christmas
- Companywide bonus scheme
- Service and recognition awards
- Training and development opportunities
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance 4x salary
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Free annual flu vaccination vouchers
- Employee assistance programme
- Cash health plan
- Free home cyber security training
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free onsite parking
We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Atkore is committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviours, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavour to move us forward.
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