Posted 20 days ago
Maintenance Mechanic
AI Summary
Assembles and disassembles gearboxes, installs and aligns subassemblies, and operates boring bar, drill press, milling and honing machines on large manufacturing equipment.
About this role
If you are a highly energetic, highly innovative and mechanically inclined individual we have a great career opportunity for you!
As a Roll Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for assembling and disassembling of gearboxes, installing, aligning, adjusting and fitting subassemblies and required to setup and operate boring bar, drill press, milling and honing machine. Experience working with large, heavy manufacturing equipment with the ability to run overhead crane and forklifts safely and efficiently. This is a 3rd shift position and reports to the department supervisor while working in a team orientated setting.
Knowledge of and ability to apply inspection techniques (e.g., formalized inspection standards, inspection instructions, best practices) and use inspection tools efficiently. The ability to read and use micrometers, functional and cylindrical gauges, indicator setups and scales.
Ability to use torque wrenches to adjust parts and equipment, or install parts and equipment, following established specifications and procedures.
A good understanding of how quality impacts the success of the organization including costs to customers, costs of in plant losses on a company's reputation. This includes taking the necessary steps to ensure quality on a consistent basis and striving for improvement.
The ability to accomplish a task with concern for all the areas involved, including the ability to notice inconsistencies in parts, equipment, or production processes to prevent faulty products leaving the facility.
Must be able to write effectively, to read and understand work documents and to communicate information clearly to coworkers and supervisor.
General knowledge of machines and equipment functionality, and how tools could be used on such equipment/machines. This includes the ability to learn new systems quickly, understanding how parts relate, and how they impact system functionality.
Requirements
A high school education with previous manufacturing experience; ideally a minimum of three to five years’ experience. Knowledge of papermaking machinery a plus, but not required. Willing to work with and train candidates with a high level of initiative and personal motivation.
We Offer
Valmet is a dynamic work environment supporting people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and energetic setting. A competitive wage and a benefits package that includes a company funded pension plan and a 401k. Our working environment is team-orientated, international and focused on growth.
Additional Information
If you’d like to contribute to the continued success of the business, we would like you to apply. The best way to include you in the recruiting process is to receive your information through our online application. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and drug screen.
When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 13,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how -and above all, teamwork.
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