Lathe Operator

Voith US Inc.; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance

Competitive Compensation

401K with match

Climate-Neutral Footprint

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Voith US Inc. in West Monroe, LA is seeking a Lathe Operator for the 2nd shift. You will prepare and trim rolls for finishing, mount bearings, and set up multiple lathes while maintaining safe work practices.

We value accuracy, reliability, and readiness to learn new positions. The role requires handling heavy objects and working 12-hour shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic arithmetic and measurement skills.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and quality awareness.
• Willing to learn multiple positions and cross-train as needed.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts when required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare paper mill rolls for the cover process.
• Trim the new covers for finishing.
• Mount bearings and set up lathes.
• Line up rolls with a dial indicator.
• Follow Voith Quality Manual and Work Instructions.
• Report problems to supervision.

Skills

Math skills

Safety-conscious

Willing to cross-train

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Dial indicator

Micrometer

Overhead crane

Hand tools

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:

Lathe Operator - 2nd shift

West Monroe, LA

Interested to learn about Voith? Check out our video "Voith careers" on YouTube.

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:

Prepare paper mill rolls for the cover process as well as trim the new covers for finishing.

Responsibilities

• Mount bearings, run multiple size lathes, line rolls up with a dial indicator, and doing so with safe practices.
• Perform all job requirements according to procedures as outlined in the VOITH Quality Manual, Company Procedures, and Work Instructions.
• Report problems to higher levels of authority as required by the Quality System.
• All other duties that may be assigned.
• Willing to learn multiple positions (cross train.)

Requirements

• Use standard hand tools, including hammers, crescent wrenches, end wrenches, squares, tape measures, and various saws.
• Overhead crane experience preferred.
• Knowledge of a dial indicator, diameter tape, and micrometer is a plus.
• Demonstrate strong basic math skills.

Physical Requirements

• Lift at least 60 pounds multiple times.
• Work 12 hour shifts when needed while constantly staying focused.
• Swing a 20-pound sledgehammer to tighten bearings.

* 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.