Drill Press Operator

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Stewartville (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2 shift differential

Bonus hours for 36-hour schedule

Job summary

GEOTEK in Stewartville, MN is seeking a Drill Operator to drill, count, and set up drills on the production floor. The role requires careful calibration, attention to safety, and accurate work orders.

The compensation includes a base pay range with a $2/hour shift differential and potential for bonus hours based on 36 scheduled hours. GEOTEK emphasizes quality, productivity and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined and proficient at reading a tape measure.
• Ability to prioritize, pay close attention to details, and read/write English.
• Able to work and lead with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and problem solving skills are essential.
• Strong emphasis on quality, productivity, communication, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Drills the necessary parts that the work orders call out in a timely manner
• Completes total drill set-up, including setting drills, adjusting motors & drills, and computer setting & calibration
• Keeps workstation and surrounding area clean
• Records the necessary information on the work orders and turns them in daily
• Counts all parts before drilling to make sure that we do not over- or under-drill orders
• Checks all drill set-ups for accuracy
• Checks all parts when completed
• Coordinates the material from the warehouse to the area with Material Handlers
• Assists in the training of new employees
• Acts as a champion for safety by demonstrating and ensuring that all safety rules are being followed
• Reports to work prepared and on time
• Supports the Mission of the organization and adheres to all company policies
• Performs other duties as directed

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tape measure reading

Attention to detail

English literacy

Lead with minimal supervision

Teamwork & communication

Job description

• Location 1421 2nd Avenue Northwest,Stewartville, MN, 55976,United States
• Base Pay $21.25 - $27.50 / Hour
• Job Category Machine Operation
• Industry Manufacturing
• Employee Type Full Time Manufacturing

• Name Tiffany Graham
• Email [e-mail]

The Drill Operator is responsible for the accurate counting, drilling and set-up of the drills. Will also help in any other area of the department or plant as needed.

Available Shift(s):

• +$2/ hour shift differential
• 4 bonus hours if you work all 36 hours scheduled)

Compensation:

GEOTEK's compensation model is skill-based, and starting pay levels are determined by previous experience and transferable skills. The range for this position breaks down as follows:

Level 1: $21.25

Level 2: $21.25 - $23.50

Level 3: $23.50 - $25.00

Level 4: $25.00 - $26.50

Hiring manager will determine pay level based off experience, skillset, and knowledge.

Job Description:

• Drills the necessary parts that the work orders call out in a timely manner
• Completes total drill set-up, including setting drills, adjusting motors & drills, and computer setting & calibration
• Keeps workstation and surrounding area clean
• Records the necessary information on the work orders and turns them in daily
• Counts all parts before drilling to make sure that we do not over- or under-drill orders
• Checks all drill set-ups for accuracy
• Checks all parts when completed
• Coordinates the material from the warehouse to the area with Material Handlers
• Assists in the training of new employees
• Acts as a champion for safety by demonstrating and ensuring that all safety rules are being followed
• Reports to work prepared and on time
• Supports the Mission of the organization and adheres to all company policies
• Performs other duties as directed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be mechanically inclined and proficient at reading a tape measure
• Ability to properly prioritize and pay close attention to details
• Able to read and write the English language
• Able to work and lead with minimal to no supervision
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and problem solving skills are essential
• Strong emphasis on quality, productivity, communication, and safety

Physical Work Conditions:

Position is located on the production floor, standing for up to 12 hours a day. Work with or around power tools, loud equipment and chemicals. Lift up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds with assistance occasionally.

Who We Are:

For over 30 years, GEOTEK has been internationally recognized for industry leading composite technologies, engineering, and service. The company has grown PUPI® into the leading global provider of fiberglass crossarms and is committed to adding and developing other market‑leading composite brands for the world’s infrastructure. The company was founded in 1990 to manufacture and market Common Sense Fencing and other pultruded fiberglass products. Early on GEOTEK also began producing utility composite crossarms for Pultruded Utility Products, Inc., a company it acquired in 2000 and renamed Pultruded Utility Products International (PUPI) to reflect the global opportunity for these products. PUPI (pronounced “puppy”) is a brand of GEOTEK. Using proprietary processes and several patented inventions, GEOTEK manufactures and distributes engineered fiberglass composites that are used by the transmission and distribution power lines and substations. The company is well positioned for sustained growth and profitability through market expansion and new product offerings.

Our Purpose

As the global leader in composite crossarms, we aim to broaden our engineered composite products in infrastructure applications with light poles and beyond.

Mission

Enhance the world’s infrastructure with engineered composite products.

Vision

Develop, acquire, and grow respected composite product brands; where each product line delivers market‑leading reliability, performance, and value to global infrastructure customers.