Senior Radial Drill Operator – Heavy Engineering

Maple Heavy Engineering; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Heavy Engineering is seeking a Radial Drill Machine Operator to drill, tap and ream heavy components. You will set up tooling, adjust parameters, and verify hole quality against drawings using precision gauges.

The role requires reading mechanical drawings, maintaining safety standards, and coordinating with production and quality teams to meet targets. Shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• ITI or diploma in mechanical trades or equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of dimensional inspection and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate Radial Drill Machine for drilling, tapping, reaming and related operations.
• Set up machine, select tools, adjust parameters per job.
• Check dimensions with Vernier caliper, micrometer, bore gauge, etc.
• Ensure proper alignment, clamping and positioning before machining.
• Maintain quality standards and dimensional accuracy per drawings.
• Identify and rectify basic machine/tool issues during operation.
• Maintain housekeeping and follow safety procedures.
• Carry out routine machine inspection and coordinate with maintenance.
• Maintain daily production and job-related records.
• Coordinate with supervisors, production and quality teams for smooth execution.
• Follow company safety, quality, productivity, and procedures.

Skills

Reading drawings

Dimensional inspection

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Independent work

Ability to meet targets

Education

ITI / Diploma in Mechanical or equivalent

Tools

Radial Drill Machine

Job description

Maple Heavy Engineering is seeking a Radial Drill Machine Operator to drill, tap and ream heavy components. You will set up tooling, adjust parameters, and verify hole quality against drawings using precision gauges.

The role requires reading mechanical drawings, maintaining safety standards, and coordinating with production and quality teams to meet targets. Shift work may be required.