Drill Press Operator

Position Summary

The Drill Press Operator is responsible for safely and accurately drilling, reaming, tapping, countersinking, and counterboring holes in steel plate, tube, and fabricated parts to print specifications using drill presses and related equipment. This position supports Voeller Mixers manufacturing operations by ensuring finished parts meet quality standards, are completed on schedule for downstream fabrication, welding, and assembly, and are produced in full compliance with company safety policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Read and interpret work orders, drawings, and material specifications to determine hole locations, sizes, depths, tolerances, and operation sequence.
• Set up and operate drill presses, including radial arm and upright models, to drill, ream, tap, countersink, and counterbore holes in steel plate, tube, and fabricated parts.
• Lay out and mark hole locations using scribes, center punches, squares, and templates, or by following drill jigs and fixtures.
• Select and install the proper drill bits, taps, reamers, and other tooling, and set appropriate speeds, feeds, and coolant for the material being machined.
• Secure workpieces using vises, clamps, fixtures, and jigs to ensure accuracy and safe operation.
• Measure and inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, and go/no-go gauges; verify first-piece and in-process accuracy against required tolerances.
• Deburr parts as needed and report or segregate nonconforming material.
• Safely load, unload, and move material using overhead cranes, hoists, and forklifts; stage, tag, and deliver finished parts to downstream departments.
• Inspect, replace, and sharpen tooling as needed; perform daily operator-level maintenance, including cleaning, lubricating, and checking coolant levels; promptly report mechanical issues or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, proper use of personal protective equipment, and housekeeping standards.
• Communicate with supervisors, welders, and fabricators regarding priorities, material issues, and schedule changes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One to two years of experience operating drill presses in a manufacturing or metal fabrication environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and blueprints, including hole callouts, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and other measuring tools; solid shop math skills, including fractions and decimals.
• Working knowledge of drill bit, tap, and reamer selection, speeds, feeds, and coolant use preferred.
• Ability to operate, or willingness to be trained and certified to operate, overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Mechanical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to working safely.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to communicate clearly with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible hours as production demands require.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; heavier material is handled with the assistance of cranes, hoists, or other equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee works in a manufacturing shop environment and may be exposed to metal chips and dust, cutting fluids, and moving machinery. Personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and safety-toe footwear, is required.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will”.

Company Profile

Voeller Mixers is a leading engineering, design, and manufacturing company specializing in automated concrete mixing and batching equipment for the precast concrete industry. Voeller Mixers offers 100% company paid medical insurance, 401K match and more.