Flex Drill Operator

PROCESSBARRON MASTER•Pelham, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Flex Drill Operator reads and interprets drawings to select materials and determine dimensions and specifications within required tolerances. The operator sets up, programs, operates, and maintains the Flex Drill in accordance with its owner’s manual and Process Barron safety guidelines, selecting appropriate tooling for specified dimensions, hole sizes, clearances, and spacing. The role also involves safely moving materials and parts using a crane, forklift, or other mechanisms; conducting material takeoffs and counts; and organizing and packaging finished parts for the next operation. The position supports the manufacture of large structural and mechanical fabrications, including building steel structures and cutting or forming plate metal using applicable equipment. The operator performs quality checks, keeps work areas clean and organized under 5S guidelines, completes required inspections and maintenance, reports safety hazards, and contributes to continuous improvement. The employee may also perform other work as assigned and trained. This is a full-time, day-shift, in-person position at the Pelham Shop South in Pelham, Alabama. Work is mainly in a manufacturing environment, with some time in an office environment. The role involves exposure to extreme heat and cold, noise, vibration, oils, dust, fumes, and mineral particles. Physical demands include accessing heights and confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, performing a range of standing and movement tasks, and consistently lifting over 50 pounds as needed.

Requirements

At least 1 year of heavy equipment operation experience; required.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Basic mathematics skills, including understanding measurements and units of measure.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, including consistently lifting over 50 pounds as needed.
Safety-oriented approach to work.
Self-motivated and goal-driven.
Willingness to learn and grow with the company.

Nice To Haves

2 years of blueprint-reading experience; preferred.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret drawings and specifications to select materials and support fabrication of large structural and mechanical products.
Determine dimensions and material specifications within required tolerances.
Set up, program, operate, and maintain the Flex Drill in accordance with the owner’s manual and safety guidelines.
Select appropriate tooling and program the Flex Drill for specified dimensions, hole sizes, clearances, and spacing.
Operate a crane, forklift, or other mechanisms to safely lift, move, place, and manipulate parts and materials.
Perform material takeoffs, part counts, and inventory counts for materials used or returned.
Organize and package or arrange finished parts to support the next operation.
Build steel structures and cut or form plate metal using applicable equipment.
Operate various hand and power tools.
Evaluate finished products and perform quality checks.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with 5S guidelines.
Perform required workplace and equipment pre-shift or post-shift inspections and maintenance.
Report safety hazards to the Foreman and/or Manager.
Participate in continuous improvement of the operation.
Perform assigned work safely, efficiently, and to the best of the employee’s ability and training.
Perform other work as assigned and trained to do.