Machine Operator

Voith Paper; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and safety priority

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus

Large, clean, safe working environment

Uniforms provided and safety equipment

Shift premium $2.50/hour for nights

401K with up to 5% match and 3% start

Paid Time Off and 10 holidays

Climate-neutral footprint

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Voith Paper is hiring for a Machine Operator in Springfield, Oregon. The role focuses on operating and maintaining a balance machine, balancing rolls, and ensuring parts are balanced to specification.

Starting pay is $25.00 per hour on day shift with a potential to start higher with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within Voith Paper.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Vocational machine shop training is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to operate machinery and read simple blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Balance paper machine rolls to required specifications using precise weights from the balancing machine readout.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Machine operation

Computer literacy

Quality awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational machine shop training

Tools

Balancing machine

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:

Machine Operator

Springfield, OR

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Reasons you'll love working here:

• Health and safety are a top priority at Voith


• $1,500 Sign-on Bonus


• Large, clean, and safe working environment


• Company provided and paid uniforms, safety boot and glasses allowance


• Shift Premium of $2.50/hour for nights


• Great Compensation and Benefits Package including 401K with up to 5% Match AND a 3% Company Contribution to Start


• Paid Time Off and 10 paid Holidays per Year


• Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide


• Health and Wellness Benefits

Summary: A balance operator is responsible for operating and maintaining a balance machine that measures the amount of imbalance in a rotating part and makes weight corrections until the part is balanced.

THIS POSITION IS DAY SHIFT. IT STARTS AT $25.00 PER HOUR WITH POTENTIAL TO START HIGHER WITH EXPERIENCE

Responsibilities:

• Balance paper machine rolls to required specifications by manufacturing and installing precise weights determined by the balancing machine readout.


• Look for improvements in process.


• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Requirements:

• Demonstrate basic computer knowledge to operate the balancing machine and fill out final reports.


• Demonstrate mathematical abilityrequired figure out the proper location and amount of weight to complete the balancing process.


• Proficient at reading blueprints.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.


• Vocational School graduate in machine shop practices, or equivalent is a plus.

Physical demands:

• Prolonged periods standing and performing repetitive tasks.


• Able to lift up to 70pounds at a time.


• Have manual dexterity in order to operate machines as directed.


• Have excellent hand-eye coordination.


• Wear gloves and ear protection.

*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.