Drill Operator (4-Day Work Week – Tues to Fri)

TH153 Valmet Co. Ltd.

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Florence, AL Until 8/22/2026 2+ years exp First posted May 20, 2026 Last posted May 20, 2026
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.

Requirements 

  • 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 challenging and innovating work environment.  Standard compensation Includes a generous wage structure and a benefits 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. 

To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.   

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 

About this role

Summary

Operate machines like mills, saws, and drills; follow technical drawings; maintain attention to detail.

Job title

Drill Operator (4-Day Work Week – Tues to Fri)

Experience level

2-3 years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

industrial manufacturing

Location requirements

Must be in Florence, AL; remote work not allowed.

Salary

$20+/hr.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

high school diplomamachine shop certificateexperience with millsexperience with sawsexperience with grindingexperience with drillsreading mechanical documentsengineering drawings

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

machiningmechanical documentationdrawing translationdrillingsawing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Florence, AL, USA

On-site City