Framer

Koppers Inc.•Kennedy, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Framer helps ensure utility poles meet Koppers quality standards and customer specifications. This is hands-on production work performed outdoors, so schedules may be affected by production requirements and inclement weather. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a meal break; overtime may be needed. The role involves using tools and equipment to prepare poles, handling materials, performing manual labor, and following safety and quality requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Willingness to perform hands-on, physical production work.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.
Ability to lift 100 pounds with assistance from another person or lifting equipment.
Ability to work well with others.
Attention to detail and safe work practices.
Willingness to work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

Operate all equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
Handle material safely to prevent damage and breakage to product.
Use various hand tools to position and prepare poles.
Use industrial drills.
Operate chainsaws.
Cut flat surfaces on poles using a portable planer.
Brand customer information into poles.
Perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure proper performance.
Place steel beams between layers of poles while they are being loaded into a dry kiln.
Complete various manual labor tasks.
Follow safety regulations and requirements for Zero Harm compliance.
Follow the KUIP ISO 9001 Quality Management System, maintain role competency, and ensure team competency, documented training, and process compliance as applicable to supervisors and managers.
Perform other work-related duties as required.
Ensure utility poles meet Koppers quality standards and customer specifications.