Framer

Koppers Inc. • Kennedy, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Framer is responsible for ensuring that utility poles meet Koppers quality standards and customer specifications. This role requires the ability to work well with others, pay attention to detail, work in a safe manner, and be willing to work overtime when needed. Koppers Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds. Its products and services are used in various niche applications across diverse end-markets, including railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction industries. With over 1,800 employees, Koppers serves customers globally through a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network. The company is committed to a Zero Harm culture, prioritizing the care and protection of its people, environment, and communities through heightened awareness of process safety, product safety, environmental stewardship, and security.

Requirements

• Ability to work well with others
• Pay attention to detail
• Work in a safe manner
• Willingness to work overtime when needed
• Ability to work in all outside weather conditions (wet, hot, cold)
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Willingness to be hands on with physical production

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Ensure that utility poles meet Koppers quality standards and customer specifications
• 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 the poles
• Use industrial drills
• Operate chainsaws
• Cut flat surfaces on the poles using a portable planer
• Brand customer information into the poles
• Perform minor maintenance on the tools and equipment to ensure proper performance
• Place steel beams between layers of poles while being loaded into a dry kiln
• Complete various manual labor tasks
• Follow all safety regulations and requirements required for Zero Harm compliance
• Follow the KUIP ISO 9001 Quality Management System, maintain role competency
• Other work-related duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees