Utility Operator – Birmingham Service Division

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Utility Operator to join our Birmingham Service Division. The role focuses on cleaning, stripping, and painting AC/DC motor components throughout the repair process, while adhering to strict safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Clean internal and external motor parts, including frames, cores, armatures, gears, and housings.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as steam cleaners, parts washers, and sand‑blasters.
• Run specialized repair equipment including dip tanks, VPI systems, and controlled‑temperature burnout/bake‑out ovens.
• Handle material moving equipment like fork trucks and cranes to transport motors and parts.
• Paint repaired and re‑assembled motors before shipment.
• Observe all safety procedures, wear required PPE, and maintain a tidy work area.

Required profile

• Ability to perform stripping operations on AC and DC motor parts.
• Proficiency with material handling equipment (fork trucks, cranes).
• Strong attention to detail and consistent adherence to documented procedures.
• Willingness to learn and retain job‑related training, operational, and safety protocols.

Required skills

• Steam cleaner operation
• Parts washer operation
• Sand‑blaster operation
• Dip tank operation
• VPI system operation
• Burnout/bake‑out oven operation
• Fork truck operation
• Crane operation
• Hand tool operation

What we offer

• Full‑time hourly position with non‑exempt status.
• Opportunities for advancement within the company.
• Comprehensive safety training and protective equipment.