Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently searching for a Maintenance Technician to be based out of Molalla, OR. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager this person’s primary focus will be to maintain production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on various production machines and equipment.
• Perform general maintenance on buildings and grounds.
• Will have the ability to follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications to troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Troubleshoot the cause of downed equipment and return it to service with a sense of urgency, while always keeping the highest level of safety in mind.
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hand and power tools.
• Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance requirements.
• Assist in the design and implementation of improvement of equipment.
• Fabricate repair parts by using machine shop tools and equipment.
• Awareness and willingness to maintain and assist in maximizing machine throughput while maintaining safety protocols.
• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results; monitor stock levels of supplies and spare parts.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to work independently while making good use of time and resources while focused on team efforts.
• Willingness to work weekends or on-call if needed.

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum educational requirement is high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• 3-5 years of experience doing electrical/mechanical maintenance in an industrial/ manufacturing environment.
• Must have strong mechanical and electrical skill sets
• Mechanical skills (working knowledge of welding, fabrication, electrical plumbing)
• Electrical skills (working knowledge of panels, VFD PLCs, and troubleshooting)
• Must be adaptable to changes in the work environment, comfortable with multiple competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events in a calm and logical manner.
• Experience and knowledge of Lean Daily Management principles preferred.
• Must be able to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
• Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.

All employees must embrace and foster and environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete any required training.
• Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role.
• Be well-versed in Atkore’s Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations.

Who we are:

Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a two-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!

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The 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)