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, employees and manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, we manufacture electrical conduit, cable management systems, armored cable, metal framing, and security products and solutions.
Who we are looking for:
As the Plastic Extrusion Setter/Team leader you will be responsible to safely operate machinery used in the production of coated steel and plastic corrugated conduit and a wide range of turned metallic fittings.
What you will do:
1. Set Corrugation machine to produce plastic conduits ranging from mm – mm diameter from various grades of polymer mixes
2. Count and monitor consumables for the department
3. Assist with Absence/Lateness Management
4. Assist with the smooth running of the Department
5. Ensure performance is in line with the production plan.
6. Ensure the product manufactured conforms to our in-house quality standards.
7. Ensure all quality and inspection documentation is filled out correctly, at the intervals specified and that they are completed along with the relevant production run.
8. Train and guide operators, apprentices, conduct inductions etc as necessary.
9. Work in accordance with the Company Health and Safety Policy and ensure that your team members carry out their duties in a safe manner in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
10. Ensure housekeeping and S activities are maintained.
11. Drive production to help the Company achieve set targets and goals (KPIs). Report reasons for non-achievement so that action plans can be put in place to bring production back to target.
12. Undertake any other duties of a similar level or nature as requested.
What you bring:
13. Basic math skills for measuring and calculating dimensions.
14. Previous experience working within a manufacturing/engineering environment
15. Familiarity with logic controllers and tooling used in extrusion operations.
16. Ability to assemble, fabricate, and weld components as needed.
17. Proficiency in SolidWorks or other CAD software is a plus.
18. Mechanical knowledge to understand the operation of extrusion equipment.
19. Experience of leading a team
20. Ability to supervise and give guidance to others
Benefits:
21. days annual leave
22. Festive shutdown at Christmas
23. Companywide bonus scheme
24. Service and recognition awards
25. Training and development opportunities
26. Company Pension
27. Life Assurance x salary
28. Discounted Gym Membership
29. Enhanced family friendly policies
30. Free annual flu vaccination vouchers
31. Employee assistance programme
32. Cash health plan
33. Free home cyber security training
34. Cycle to work scheme.
35. Free onsite parking
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 behaviors, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward.