Drill Operator

Valmet Inc; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,582,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Company-funded pension

Job summary

Valmet Inc. in Florence, AL has an immediate opening for a Drill Operator. You will work in our shop with a team of tradespeople, operating drill equipment and learning about world‑class products. Strong candidates will translate mechanical drawings and maintain precision while supporting the team to deliver quality results.

Standard hours are Tuesday–Friday 7am–5:30/6pm with overtime as needed; pay starts at $20+ per hour. Background check and pre-employment screening may apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate or diploma in machine shop.
• 2–3 years’ experience operating mills, saws, grinding and drills.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and documents.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate drill equipment in the shop.
• Collaborate with a team of tradespeople.
• Adhere to safety and quality procedures.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and specification sheets.

Skills

Machining operations

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate or diploma in Machine shop

Tools

Machining equipment (mills, drills, grinders)

Job description

We have an immediate opening for a Drill Operator at our Florence, AL facility.

As a Drill Operator, you will play an important role in our shop. You will have the opportunity to work with an amazing team of tradespeople. You will learn about our world‑class products and will have the opportunity to proudly apply your skills in machining on our equipment. Together as a team we will move our customers forward.

Standard hours: Tuesday-Friday 7am-5:30/6pm with the opportunity for overtime as needed.
Standard Pay: $20+/hr.

Strong Candidates Will Have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate or diploma in Machine shop.
• 2-3 years’ experience as a machine shop operator running mills, saws, grinding and drills.
• Ability to translate mechanical documents and engineering drawings.
• Great attention to detail with a goal-driven attitude.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

We offer

We offer a challengingand innovatingwork environment. Standard compensationIncludes a generous wagestructureandabenefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Additional Information

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 14,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customer’s performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers