Maintenance Lead - 1st Shift

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Lead to be based out of the Kokomo facility. Directly reporting to the Maintenance/Engineering Manager, this person will be responsible for driving equipment reliability, preventive maintenance execution, workforce development, and continuous improvement within the Tube Finishing operation. This role provides day-to-day leadership for maintenance technicians while partnering closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to maximize equipment uptime, improve asset performance, and ensure safe, efficient operation of all finishing processes.

The Maintenance Lead serves as one of the site champions for reliability-centered maintenance practices, CMMS utilization, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and maintenance team development. The position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively coach technicians, lead troubleshooting efforts, and promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

In addition, the Maintenance Lead is expected to champion a safety-first culture by promoting safe work practices, coaching employees on hazard recognition and risk mitigation, and holding all team members accountable for working safely every day.

What you'll do:

Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work with Engineering team to improve uptime and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective action.
• Monitor equipment performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage and improve PM programs.
• Ensure PM completion and optimization through CMMS.
• Review PM effectiveness and optimize frequencies.
• Champion CMMS usage and data accuracy.
• Maintain accurate asset and work-order history.
• Preparing for production shift, ensuring proper changeover needs are being met.
• Working with the Maintenance and Production Supervisors to plan work priorities, obtain necessary supplies, and assess skills needed to complete tasks.
• Responding to emergency situations including the safety of plant facility and equipment using knowledge of the plant, machinery, and best practices.
• Ensuring that all operating procedures, maintenance, repairs, and safety guidelines, are being properly followed by personnel.
• Conducting in a manner consistent with Atkore's mission statement, core values, and other standards of conduct.

What you'll bring:

• High School diploma or GED.
• A minimum of eight years of experience in maintenance.
• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Basic understanding of power and control systems.

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Have gained certification in operating fork trucks and other mobile equipment.
• Learned basic tube mill process knowledge.
• Will be effectively leading assigned maintenance crew.
• Embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

Who we are:

Atkore is a recipient of a Great Place to Work certification and a Top Workplaces USA award! We're committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives 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.

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

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 $[recruiting min.] to $[recruiting max.]. 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:

• 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