Maintenance Technician Night Shift $32.00/hr. plus $1.00/hr. Shift Differential

Company: Atkore International
Location: Pendleton
Posted on: February 19, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionMaintenance Technician Night Shift $32.00/hr. plus $1.00/hr. Shift Differential
Who we are looking for:
We are currently looking for a Maintenance Technician to be based out of our Pendleton location. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician's primary focus will be to support production and quality by ensuring proper operation of equipment. This will include performing preventative maintenance on machinery, locating root cause of problems in a safe and efficient manner to reduce downtime, and being able to operate power equipment and tools. Currently this is a Monday - Friday 10:00pm - 7:00am shift, however this position will switch to 12-hour shifts 6pm to 6am on either (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Every other Wednesday or Thursday, Friday, Saturday every other Wednesday) by April 1, 2025
What you'll do:

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• Perform all work in a safe, controlled manner, following all safety rules and best practices.
  
• Respond with urgency to any uncontained discharge of contaminant by stopping leaks, making repairs, and cleaning spills.
  
• Perform preventive maintenance on all types of equipment to ensure reliable operation of plant facilities, systems, and machinery.
  
• Conduct routine rounds throughout shift to detect deviations in system and equipment function to maintain optimal performance.
  
• Make effective repairs by identifying root-cause of problems instead of bandaging repeat symptoms.
  
• Able to troubleshoot and repair the following equipment:
  
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  • Material conveyance system (blowers, baghouses, airlocks)
    
  • Plant water system (pumps, chillers,)
    
  • Reclaim system (grinders, shakers)
    
  • Pneumatic system (compressors, cylinders, air motors)
    
  • Extrusion process equipment (extruders, spray tanks, pullers, saws, bellers)
    
  • Basic electrical understanding (heater bands, motors, solenoids)
    
  • Belt/pulley driven equipment
    
  • Gearboxes
    
    
  • Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.
    
  • Attend required training sessions, wear the required safety equipment such as hearing protection, safety glasses, and other safety equipment that might be required for certain jobs or tasks.
    
  • Operate forklifts, hoists, cranes, power tools, and hand tools.
    
    What you'll bring:
    
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    • Minimum educational requirement is high school diploma, or equivalent.
      
    • Must have strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
      
    • Must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.
      
    • Must be adaptable to changing priorities in a work environment with multiple competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events in a calm and logical manner.
      
    • Must follow safety rules and put safety ahead of shortcuts.
      
    • Must supply own hand tools and toolbox.
      
    • Must have experience with installation and repair of machinery.
      
    • Must have good understanding of basic math required for quick and accurate calculations.
      
    • Must be able to pay attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and organization.
      
    • Must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
      
    • Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
      
      Within 3 months, you'll:
      
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      • Understand our Safety Culture and Core Values of Atkore
        
      • Gain an understanding of the basic duties of your job
        
      • Gain an understanding of your teammates and area's supported.
        
        Who we are:
        Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work certified company and a three-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!
        As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $32.00/hr. plus $1.00/hr. Shift Differential. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.
        Benefits available include:
        
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        • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
          
        • Life insurance
          
        • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
          
        • 401k
          
        • Paid Time Off
          
        • Paid holidays
          
        • Any leave required under federal, state, or local law
          
          Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.
          Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.
          
          Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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