Cover Operator

US641 Valmet, Inc.; Clarks Summit (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Company-funded pension

Job summary

US641 Valmet, Inc. in Clarks Summit, PA is seeking a Cover Operator responsible for preparation, application, and repair of paper machine roll covers. The role requires setup, calibration, and handling of solvents, with a focus on ensuring roll integrity and performance.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and manufacturing experience, with 3–5 years preferred, and must pass a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen before offer.

Qualifications

• High school education with previous manufacturing experience.
• Ideally 3 to 5 years of experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis and work on feet for extended periods.
• Knowledge of papermaking machinery is a plus, but not required.
• Willingness to work with and train candidates with a high level of initiative and personal motivation.
• Background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen required before any offer of employment.

Responsibilities

• Setup and machine calibration.
• Recovery of customers machine rolls.
• Oven operation.
• Draining and filling tanks and vessels.
• Patch covers in plant or at the customers facility by following written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Handle solvents used for cleaning and maintaining machinery and customers equipment.
• Transfer waste from dispenser to containers for proper disposal.

Skills

Lifting to 50 lbs

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Cover Operator. This position is responsible for preparation, application, and repair of paper machine roll covers at our Clarks Summit, PA location.

Responsibilities

• Setup and machine calibration.
• Recovery of customers machine rolls.
• Oven operation.
• Draining and filling tanks and vessels.
• Patch covers in plant or at the customers facility by following written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Handle solvents used for cleaning and maintaining machinery and customers equipment.
• Transfer waste from dispenser to containers for proper disposal.

Qualifications

• High school education with previous manufacturing experience.
• Ideally 3 to 5 years of experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis and work on feet for extended periods.
• Knowledge of papermaking machinery is a plus, but not required.
• Willingness to work with and train candidates with a high level of initiative and personal motivation.
• Background check, pre‑employment physical, and drug screen required before any offer of employment.

Compensation and Benefits

Standard compensation includes a generous wage structure and a benefits package that includes a 401(k) with company match as well as a company‑funded pension.