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Equipment Operator I

Sabre Industries, Inc., Alvarado, TX, United States


Brief Description
At Sabre Industries, we connect and power Americas communities with world‑class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time.

Our teams live out the organization’s core values of integrity, commitment, innovation, and connection. That’s how we continuously exceed our high standards of enterprise excellence—by creating a space for our engaged employees to thrive.

With consistent hiring opportunities nationwide and countless career levels, chances are the next big step on your career path starts here. We work with our employees to create customized career paths and development in all facets of the organization. People will always be our greatest asset and we place emphasis on enhancing the lives of our employees.

Scope Of Responsibility
This position is responsible for the movement of raw, in‑process, and finished materials during production of products. Must be able to work Day shift or Night shift. Willing to train.

Essential Duties

Assists machine operators, welders, and other personnel in loading/unloading, transporting raw, in‑process, and finished materials throughout the facility.

Must be able to accurately identify raw material needed to supply to production.

Uses heavy equipment such as cranes or magnets to move various sizes of steel plates and poles.

Coordinates incoming and outgoing parts.

Communicates with multiple departments regarding hardware status.

Moves in‑process and finished poles to appropriate area in yard.

Performs safety routine inspections prior to operating equipment.

Abides by all Safety Standards and Policies including use of all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Additional duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Regular and timely attendance is required.

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent preferred.

At least one year of forklift driving and/or crane/heavy equipment experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Ability to read blueprints required.

Basic Math skills required.

Experience with Hardware Coordination preferred.

Experience with MS Office such as Word and Excel.

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and attention to detail are important.

Demonstrated ability to work with frequent interruptions in work flow and constantly changing priorities.

Must possess clear and articulate verbal and written communication skills.

Must work with minimum supervision and with all levels of employees, supervisors and managers.

Must have good computer skills for record keeping and reporting.

Conscientious attention to and inspection of detail required.

Must be able to work in fast‑paced work environment.

Must be able to work in an open environment exposed to extreme temperatures.

Proven ability to operate forklift.

Must be able to obtain STS Crane/Forklift Certification.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting and handling of materials.

Must be able to work in an outside manufacturing environment for long shifts, including weekends.

Position requires manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness and a safety‑minded individual.

Must have the ability to concentrate on tasks for long periods of time and be able to observe and receive information from all relevant sources.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement

Life and Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Health and Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Sabre Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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