Operator (Roll Cover Application Worker)

Voith Paper; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 38,517 - 45,309; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Competitive wage: 27.96–32.89 CAD/hour

Day shift 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Tools provided

On-the-job training

Insurance after probation

Retirement plan matching

Telemedicine & EAP

11 holidays

Job summary

Voith Paper is hiring for an Operator (Roll Cover Application Worker) at the Hawkesbury, Ontario facility. The role involves handling compounded rubber, preparing cement, setting up roll supports, and performing production tasks with emphasis on safety and quality.

Entry wages start at 27.96 CAD/hour and can go up to 32.89 CAD/hour under the current collective agreement. The position offers a permanent, full-time career with day shift hours (7:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or machine operation is preferred but not required.
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on interest.
• Basic computer skills and ability to enter data into machine programs.
• Strong attention to detail with commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to read imperial measurements.
• Willing to work rotating day and afternoon shifts.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• Pre-employment medical examination required.

Responsibilities

• Clean roll journals and remove dust, grease, and contaminants.
• Inspect journals for wear or damage and report to supervisor.
• Set up extruder supports for roll diameter and face length.
• Position, align, level, and mount rolls in the chuck.
• Inspect blasted surfaces and identify defects.
• Prepare bonding cement per specifications and job traveler.
• Set up the extruder with appropriate die and temperature settings.
• Load rubber and extrude a continuous rubber ribbon onto the roll.
• Perform quality checks throughout production process.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Read imperial measurements

Shift flexibility

Bilingual English/French

Pre-employment medical exam

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.

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.

Join our Voith Paper team! We are currently searching talents for the position of:

Operator (Roll Cover Application Worker)

Hawkesbury, On

About Voith Paper:

Voith Paper is the full-line supplier to the paper industry, offering the broadest portfolio of technologies, products, services, and components available on the market. We provide paper manufacturers with complete solutions from a single source. Through continuous innovation, we help our customers advance papermaking while supporting sustainable, resource-efficient production.

In Canada, our Hawkesbury, Ontario facility has been operating since 1985. Our team specializes in the manufacturing and maintenance of high-precision roll covers for paper machine rolls. These steel rolls, weighing up to 50 tons, play a critical role in the papermaking process and require exceptional precision and craftsmanship.

Summary:

Under the general direction of the Rubber Supervisor, the incumbent performs a variety of production operations, including handling compounded rubber, mixing rubber compounds, removing compounded rubber from the mill, cutting compounded rubber, applying cement, setting up roll supports, protecting journals, setting up the steam generator, configuring computer programs, and loading and unloading the pressure vessel.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean roll journals to remove dust, grease, and contaminants using appropriate cleaning agents.
• Inspect journals for scoring, wear, or damage and report any irregularities to the Production Supervisor.
• Set up extruder supports according to the roll diameter and face length.
• Position, align, level, and securely mount rolls in the chuck.
• Inspect blasted surfaces to verify proper finish and identify any defects.
• Prepare bonding cement according to the job traveler or roll construction specifications.
• Establish lead for base application when required.
• Set up the extruder using the appropriate die and temperature settings for each control zone.
• Load rubber into the extruder.
• Apply rubber to the roll by extruding a continuous rubber ribbon.
• Perform quality checks throughout the production process.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous manufacturing or machine operator experience is an asset but not required.
• Mechanical aptitude and an interest in hands‑on work.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry for machine programs and production records.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to read and work with the imperial measurement system.
• Flexible and available to work rotating day and afternoon shifts.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment medical examination is required.

Why Join Voith?

At Voith Paper, we foster a safe, clean, and collaborative work environment where employees are valued and supported. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for training and career development. Since 2022, the Voith Group has operated climate‑neutrally across all global locations, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability.

What We Offer

• Permanent, full‑time position
• Entry wage of 27.96$, upto 32.89$/hour according to collective agreement
• Day Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• All required tools provided
• Paid on‑the‑job training
• Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑term disability) available after the probationary period, with 80% of premiums paid by Voith
• Long‑term disability insurance available after the probationary period (employee-paid premium)
• Retirement savings plan with employer base contribution and matching program after the probationary period
• Free and confidential Telemedicine services and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families after the probationary period
• 11 paid statutory and floating holidays annually
• A clean, safety‑focused workplace with a team‑oriented culture
• Opportunities for growth within a global leader in the paper industry