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Strut Setup Lead - $27/hr. / $1.00 shift differential / Monthly Incentive

Atkore International, Merrillville, IN, United States

Salary: $27/hr


Strut Set‑Up Lead 3rd Shift ($27/hr + 1.00 shift premium and monthly incentive)
Who we are looking for:
We are currently looking for a Strut Set‑Up Lead for the 3rd Shift to be based out of Hobart, Indiana. The candidate will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor and will be responsible for operating and setting up all of the Strut Welders. Additionally, the role requires Q.C. inspection of the products made in the Strut Welders and training of new Strut Welder operators.

What you’ll do:

Safely operate and train new associates on the Strut Welders.

Read and execute production work orders.

Fill out complete documentation for production, downtime, and Q.A. reports.

Drive forklift when necessary.

Communicate safety, production, or other problems to the shift supervisor.

What you’ll bring:

High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent.

1 year of Strut Welder set‑up experience or equivalent training.

Previous welding and forklift experience is a plus.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

Safely operate and set‑up all the Strut Welders within engineered Takt Time.

Be able to troubleshoot and perform PM maintenance on the Strut Welders.

Monitor the quality of the product being produced.

Run coupons on the welder, test coupons, and evaluate coupon performance.

Perform changeover/set‑up for length change, finish (PG and PL), solid to slotted material, various profiles, and channel sizes all within engineered set‑up parameters.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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