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F.R. Drake Company is currently taking resumes/applications for the following open positions at our Waynesboro, VA facility. 

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Finisher (1st or 2nd shift)
Machinist (2nd shift)
Cut-Off Saw Operator
In-House Service Technician
Senior Accountant

There are several ways to apply:

• Complete an application and drop off in the box at the main entrance
• Email your completed application/resume to humanresources@drakeloader.com
• Fax your completed application/resume to 540-943-6185

- First shift production runs Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm (10-hour days)
  or Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm (10-hour days)
  depending on your team assignment.
- Second shift production runs Monday through Friday, 4:30 pm to 1:00 am (8-hour days).

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Finisher (1st or 2nd shift) – Prior experience in a machine shop environment preferred with experience in finishing stainless steel and metal fabrication a plus.

Applicant must be proficient with power hand tools and have the ability to use specialty finishing tools.

Please email resume to humanresources@drakeloader.com

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Machinist (2nd Shift) – Must have a minimum of two years of manufacturing experience in a machine shop environment.  Applicant must have good math skills, be capable of reading precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers, must be proficient with the use of linear and angular measuring tools, and must be proficient at reading blueprints.  CNC machining a plus.

If you are contacted for a Machinist interview, you will first be required to complete a written Machinist test and a written measurement test on-site.

Please email resume to humanresources@drakeloader.com

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Cut-Off Saw Operator  - The primary responsibilities for this position include pulling, cutting, and de-burring raw material to meet the print specifications. 

Job responsibilities include:

• Manages the raw material order system and keeps track of raw material inventory
• Must pull and cut material to meet print requirements
• De-burr parts and move parts to the next operation
• Unload steel trucks and restocks material
• Receive, inspect, and process incoming raw material
• Re-order material under the documented raw material system
• Must participate in company inventories

Education: Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Desired level of experience: Minimum of two years of manufacturing experience in a metal working shop.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. several times a day.
Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours per day.

Please email resume to humanresources@drakeloader.com

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In-House Service Technician - The primary responsibility of this position will include both electro-mechanical assembly and testing.  This position will also support the Service department with field installations and troubleshooting. This position will primarily work in the Assembly/Service department and will perform in-house mechanical and electrical assembly.  This will include acceptance testing of loader projects and the position will be expect to perform all service department related activities.  Candidate should have one to two years electrical commercial wiring and mechanical assembly experience with industrial equipment or a formal electrical/mechanical education. Must have the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.  Must have knowledge of AC drives, PLC’s and Servos and be able to read a multi-meter. And A.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree or certificate of completion would be a plus.  Must have the ability to travel domestically and internationally for extended periods and work in a food processing/packaging plant environment with temperatures ranging from 35 to 40 degrees and high noise levels.  Hours could include night shift depending on customer requirements.

Must have a current passport and driver’s license and also must be vaccinated for Covid-19.

Please email resume to humanresources@drakeloader.com

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Senior Accountant  - The Drake Company is searching for a Senior Accountant to assist the Controller in all aspects of daily accounting as well as month end reconciliations and financial statements.
Job responsibilities include:

• Assist in month end close process
• Maintain balance sheet account reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries
• Maintain equipment sales tracking log
• Maintain commission reconciliation schedules and process payments in compliance with Drake's commission payment policy
• Maintain fixed asset records
• Maintain interdivision company balance sheet accounts
• Manage accounts receivable collections procedures
• Prepare and release recurring management reports
• Prepare internal expense vouchers
• Assist Controller in preparation for financial audits

...and many more interesting activities!
Desired level of experience: 5 years in Accounting.
Hybrid work option available (combination remote and onsite).

Please email resume to humanresources@drakeloader.com.

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