Chemical Process Technician - 3rd Shift
Atkore · Harvey, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $47k–$65k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level process role at Atkore (industrial) in Harvey, IL.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma
- Base pay
- $47k–$65k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k. This one lists $47k–$65k.
Median of the low and high ends of 67 live postings that list pay, out of 1081 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 148 other live process postings in the US.
- Base pay
- About 36% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Typical $72k–$104k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 36%
- Root cause 23%
- Injection molding 23%
- Robotics 21%
- Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Six Sigma, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Atkore
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Atkore in Harvey
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Full description from AtkoreAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Chemical Process Technician - 3rd Shift
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.
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Who we are looking for
We are currently looking for a Chemical Process Technician to be based out of Harvey, Illinois. The job will be 3rd shift (11pm - 7am, M-F, most Saturdays). Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, this person will be responsible for the control, operation and monitoring of chemical processes in the tube manufacturing operation.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment and the ability to operate a forklift. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.
What you’ll do
- •Monitor and control chemical baths, reaction cells, and pumping systems.
- •Monitor and audit tube manufacturing process.
- •Transport and maintain inventory of hazardous chemicals.
- •Initiate and/or perform equipment repair, preventive maintenance, or modifications.
- •Interact with paint and mill manufacturing groups.
What you’ll bring
- •2 years’ minimum experience in a manufacturing environment.
- •H.S. Diploma or equivalent required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline welcomed.
- •Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment in which priorities may rapidly change.
- •Strong knowledge of tools and mechanical systems.
- •Strong mechanical aptitude.
- •Knowledge of basic chemistry and/or chemical handling preferred.
- •Exposure to Lean Principles or Six Sigma preferred.
- •Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
- •Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- •Ability to work independently and/or with little supervision in a team environment.
- •All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
Within 3 months, you’ll
- •Complete your Atkore Immersion Program
- •Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s Business System through Lean Daily Management and the Strategy Deployment Process.
- •Gain an understanding of your team and procedures your team uses.
Within 6 months, you’ll
- •Perform all chemical titrations, monitor bath temperatures, PH's, concentrations, and levels.
- •Perform tank pump outs, cleaning, and recharging.
- •Perform environmental testing, aluminum bar additions.
- •Perform process summary reports and environmental compliance reports.
Within 12 months, you’ll
- •Contribute ideas in process improvement including KPI’s, Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
- •Perform preventative maintenance on all process areas.
- •Have the ability to resolve issues quickly, providing counter measures.
- •Perform re-building and building of process department consumables.
- •Perform all process department activities.
Atkore is a seven-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a four-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!
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.
