Component Tool Shop Lead

Atkore is a recipient of a Great Place to Work© certification and a Top Workplaces USA award. We are currently searching for a Shop Lead. Reporting to the Shop Manager, this person will be responsible for keeping the equipment repaired and available to go on the individual machines for job changes, items in production, and for sampling as well as coordinating the activities of the other Shop Employees, Machinists, and Technicians while meeting production and operating requirements for operating goals and efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will have bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business and a minimum of 5 (five) years of experience working in a high-speed manufacturing environment as a repair/maintenance supervisor. Experience in lean manufacturing or a business system-based company is a plus.

Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assists with directing the work in the shop with all resources available to maintain and improve the quality of the equipment for the department’s use
• Supports the department with problems related to the equipment
• Coordinates everything regarding equipment, samples, new products, and improved designs
• Participates in meetings, discussions for improvements, and scheduling issues regarding equipment
• Organizes the activities of hourly associates engaged in the maintenance, production, and project work in repair. Develop maintenance plans and activities to ensure meeting production requirements throughout the facility.
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, maintenance, and production schedules in order to meet customer requirements. Set all daily, monthly, preventative maintenance checks.
• Plan and establish maintenance schedules, assignments, to meet production sequences to meet daily goals.
• Order/Inspect parts, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions. Determine best problem-solving solution.
• Ensure safe operation of all equipment and train associates as necessary.
• Monitor work order system, parts inventory, using SAP, and other systems.
• Manage new builds from vendor selection to part qualification. Complete budgets and requests for funding to upgrade equipment.
• Work closely with Quality to maintain part drawings, and assure production parts meet Quality specs
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications include:

• Associate Degree in Engineering or Business, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum 5-7 yrs. working in a high-speed manufacturing environment as a mold repair/maintenance supervisor
• Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production equipment and processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Strong background metal machining and glass process
• Administrative and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, employee relations, leadership techniques, in the coordination of people and resources
• Mechanical: Knowledge of machines, molds, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• CAD experience for drawing updates and/or understanding of the functionality in CAD to maneuver around
• Lean background in SMED and VSM for process flow of the mold designs and understanding of concepts
• General Software-Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point
• 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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