Alabama Cooperage, Machinist Alabama Cooperage, in Trinity, Alabama, is looking for a Machinist to join our team as we make the best white oak barrels for maturing whiskey for iconic brands like Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey.
About us: Alabama Cooperage, formally Jack Daniel Cooperage, is a subsidiary of Independent Stave Company, a family-owned, dynamic, global company reaching customers in over 40 countries and cooperages around the world. Every day, millions of people enjoy beverages aged in our wine and whiskey barrels. A century since the company's founding, Independent Stave Company still embraces the core values of family, innovation, community, and hard work. Total commitment to quality and service has made us the leading cooperage company in the world, thanks to the unfailing support of our satisfied customers.
Compensation: Starting pay $31.00-$42.00 depending on experience
Shift: Monday - Friday, 7a- 3:30p. Overtime and Weekend as needed.
WHAT WE OFFER: - Safety first culture
- Weekly Pay on Friday
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Short-term/Long term disability
- Paid Vacation
- Paid holidays
- 401K Savings Plan with a company match of 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description The Machinist role requires a qualified candidate who can fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts using various methods and fit and assemble these machined parts into complete units. In addition, the Machinist is responsible for (under minimal supervision) setting up and operating CNC machines; skilled precision and bench work in the fabrication, maintenance, repair, and alteration of machinery, machine parts, tools, and equipment.
Primary Job Functions: - Must be proficient in operating tool room equipment such as manual and CNC mills, lathes, surface grinders, and general shop equipment
- The ability to create detailed drawings from broken or worn parts is a plus
- The ability to read and follow blueprints and other engineering information to machine tools and parts to specifications
- Ability to use hand tools accurately and safely, such as die grinders, belt sanders
- Machine parts to specifications utilizing CNC Milling/Grinding machines
- Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances using precision tools
- Perform inspections of finished parts
- Willingness to work in other capacities when needed.
Qualifications - A high school diploma is preferred
- Prior Machinist, lathes, and mills experience
- Commitment to safe, quality workmanship
- Ability to accept and apply instructions in various formats
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees.
- Basic Word/Excel software skills
- Good attendance and attention to detail
- Physical Requirements: full body mobility and the ability to move about in a production environment and perform the following tasks for periods of 12 hours, to include:
- Standing, Bending, squatting, stooping, pushing, pulling, climbing and twisting on an occasional basis.
- Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds from the ground to waist height and pushing, pulling, and maneuvering up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis.
Independent Stave Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #ALCIND#