Grinder Operator

Job Description

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Voith Paper is hiring for:

Operator - Grinder

West Monroe, LA

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Reasons you'll love working here:

• Flexibility with Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• 401K with generous company match
• Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide
• Tuition reimbursement

Summary:

Operate and maintain large roll grinding equipment to refurbish paper machine rolls while meeting Voiths quality and safety standards. This hands-on role requires experience with grinding equipment, overhead cranes, and material handling, as well as the flexibility to support production needs through shift work, overtime, and cross-training opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and maintain large roll grinder used to grind all types of rubber, polyurethane, resin covered or steel large diameter paper machine rolls.
• Perform all job requirements according to procedures as outlined in the VOITH quality manual, company procedures, and work instructions.
• Perform all inspection functions as required by work instructions.
• Operate and maintain grinder equipment and tooling safely and effectively.
• Safely lift and move heavy loads using an overhead crane.
• Perform and assist with grinding setup procedures on large equipment.
• Display a good attitude conducive to a shop environment.
• Perform required job functions in a safe and efficient manner and promoting Quality per Voith Standards.
• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Support business and customer needs by working overtime when required.
• Learn and perform additional operational tasks as required to support business needs.
• Work assigned shifts as required to support operational and business needs.

Requirements:

• Some manual lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Experience with the following equipment: large roll grinders, overhead crane, forklift, hand truck and hand tools
• Experience with paper mill roll grinding preferred.
• Experience with background in roll grinding other than paper mill rolls.
• Experience on other similar industrial equipment.
• A trainee may be considered if they exhibit the requirements as detailed under general responsibilities
• High School Diploma preferred but not required if the experience level, determined by Voith management, off-sets this requirement.
• This job description is not all encompassing; however, it is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.

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