Utility Operator – Birmingham Service Division

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Utility Operator to join our Birmingham Service Division. You will be responsible for cleaning, stripping, and painting AC/DC motor parts throughout the repair process, using a variety of specialized equipment while adhering to strict safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Clean internal and external motor components such as frames, cores, armatures, gears, and housings.
• Operate cleaning equipment including steam cleaners, parts washers, and sand‑blasters.
• Run specialized repair equipment like dip tanks, VPI systems, and temperature‑controlled burnout and bake‑out ovens.
• Handle material moving equipment (fork trucks, cranes) to transport motors and parts.
• Paint repaired and assembled motors before shipment.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all PPE and safety procedures.
• Keep the assigned work area organized and tidy.

Required profile

• Ability to perform stripping operations on AC/DC motor parts.
• Experience operating material‑handling equipment such as fork trucks and cranes.
• Strong attention to detail and consistent adherence to documented procedures.
• Capability to use hand tools safely and effectively.
• 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 usage
• VPI system operation
• Burnout and bake‑out oven operation
• Hand tool proficiency
• Fork truck operation
• Crane operation