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Senior Automation Engineer

Harvey, IL · On-site

$99K - $130K/yr

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities ... Draw and provide schematics and documentation for skill trades groups, along with development of ...

Atkore

Lab Technician

Merrillville, IN · On-site

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities ... engineers with non-routine, developmental, or investigative testing under defined direction

Atkore

Sr. Manager, Maintenance Excellence

Harvey, IL · On-site

$126K - $173K/yr

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities ... Lead the development & execution of the Enterprise Maintenance Excellence Roadmap to achieve World ...

Atkore

Buyer II - North America

Harvey, IL · On-site

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities ... Research cost saving opportunities, presents opportunities to stakeholders, gains acceptance, and ...

Atkore International Group

Lab Technician

Merrillville, IN

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities ... engineers with nonroutine, developmental, or investigative testing under defined direction

Atkore

Maintenance Manager

Louisville, KY · On-site

Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred * Experience in tubing/pipe environment or similar heavy ... Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role. * Be well-versed in Atkore ...

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What is it like to work at Atkore?

Atkore is a company that values innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement. The company operates with a decentralized structure, allowing employees to work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to various projects, from product development to manufacturing and sales. Working at Atkore may appeal to candidates who are interested in a dynamic work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to be part of a global leader in the electrical and construction industries.

What makes Atkore an attractive place to work?

Atkore is a leading manufacturer of electrical, safety, and infrastructure products, with a strong reputation for innovation and quality in the industry. The company offers a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a stable and secure workplace with a focus on employee well-being. Joining Atkore provides employees with the chance to contribute to the company's mission of delivering innovative solutions and making a positive impact on the communities they serve.

Do workers at Atkore get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
100% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Does Atkore pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
62% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

At Atkore, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
65% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Atkore affordable enough for their workers?

Only some people say the health insurance costs are okay.
64% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Atkore?

Most people get paid time off work.
82% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 83% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

Do workers at Atkore worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
76% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do Atkore workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
48% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it for Atkore workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
77% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Atkore?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
76% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do Atkore managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
81% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do jobs at Atkore spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
20% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Atkore?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
35% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Is working at Atkore good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
38% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people at Atkore feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Atkore get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
84% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Atkore?

Most people feel stressed here.
70% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Atkore enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
69% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Atkore recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Atkore?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
48% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Atkore?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 63% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people think Atkore’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
83% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Atkore is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
59% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

What other companies are hiring for Research & Development Engineer jobs?

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Infographic showing various Research & Development Engineer job openings at Atkore in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, and 2% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

Maintenance & Tooling Engineering Manager

Atkore

New Bedford, MA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Atkore rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

322nd of 544 rated manufacturers

Job description

Maintenance & Tooling Engineering Manager
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 looking for a Maintenance & Tooling Engineering Manager to be based out of New Bedford, MA. Reporting to the Director of Quality & Operational Excellence, this person will be responsible for driving Maintenance Excellence at multi-sites, Tool Room management including operating within the Atkore Business Systems (ABS).
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering with 5-7 years of major professional accomplishments, including increasing responsibility and leadership of projects and teams, and 3-5 years maintenance or mechanical background. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is required.
What you'll do:
  • Develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance programs for all facilities, equipment, and machinery to achieve uptime and reliability targets.
  • Lead the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Lean methodologies to improve maintenance effectiveness and reduce operational costs.
  • Conduct and oversee root cause analysis (RCA) for downtime events exceeding one shift, ensuring timely and effective corrective actions through cross-functional collaboration.
  • Lead Kaizen events and drive continuous improvement initiatives while coaching maintenance teams on Maintenance Excellence principles.
  • Establish and maintain standardized audit programs to ensure compliance and effectiveness of Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Preventive Maintenance (PM) systems.
  • Manage capital expenditure (CapEx) projects, including equipment replacement, new technology implementation, and facility upgrades to meet operational and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee tooling operations, including design, procurement, repair, and inventory management across all facilities.
  • Monitor and control repair and maintenance (R&M) expenditures to ensure alignment with budget targets.
  • Lead capacity utilization initiatives within the Flaherty Tool Room, ensuring machining centers operate above 90% capacity and projects are delivered on time.
  • Develop and implement technical and leadership training programs for Maintenance Supervisors, Mechanics, and Electricians.
  • Ensure adherence to 5S standards within maintenance areas and tooling storage locations to support safety and operational efficiency.
  • Track, analyze, and report key performance metrics including MTTR, MTBF, equipment uptime, PM compliance, R&M spend vs. budget, and on-time project delivery.
  • Develop and execute PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) improvement plans when performance metrics fall below targets.

What you'll bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering.
  • 5-7 years of major professional accomplishments, including increasing responsibility and leadership of projects and teams.
  • 5-10 years in multi-site facility and equipment maintenance including troubleshooting and problem solving
  • Experienced in leading tool room/machine shop to deliver growth in technology and revenue.
  • Experienced in managing direct reports across multi-site including team development
  • Proficiency in CMMS, TPM and Lean Manufacturing.
  • Experience in multi-project management including resource allocation.
  • Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills that have resulted in strategic and tactical goal attainment.

Within 3 months, you'll:
  • Complete your Atkore immersion program.
  • Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's strategy.
  • Understand your team's strengths and opportunities.
  • Gain an understanding of the products and processes.
  • Gain an understanding of the training materials and procedures your team owns.

Within 6 months, you'll:
  • Partner with Safety, Quality, and HR to investigate and provide corrective measures for on-the-job accidents, injuries, customer complaints, and labor relations issues.
  • Identify ways to strengthen the team's commitment to Atkore's core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
  • Take full ownership of the Value Stream's Lean Daily Management, including Daily Gemba Walks, KPI and KAI boards.
  • Fully understand how you and your team impact Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
  • Update training materials and procedures, as necessary.

Within 12 months, you'll:
  • Be managing an efficient team that delivers Atkore's strategy.
  • Create and update reports, training materials and documentation.
  • Have meaningful performance conversations with your direct reports.
  • Drive Lean Excellence strategy for your Value Stream. Develop strategies and implement projects to improve SQDC.

Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. 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 $111,360 - $153,120. 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

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.
Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.
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