Atkore

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Large Mill Welder for the 2nd shift in Harvey, IL. The candidate will operate and set up welders and floopers on Mills, contributing to a clean and efficient workplace.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe and efficient workplace by following 5S, Standard Work and wearing all required PPE.
• Assist 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 is operating properly after burn-off.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong sense of time organization and sense of urgency.
• Ability to pass the post offer employment process with drug screen.

Additional Information

• Position is for the 2nd shift.
• Location is in Harvey, IL.