Millwright

Voith Paper; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with generous match

Tuition reimbursement

Climate-neutral footprint

Job summary

Voith Paper West Monroe, LA is hiring a Millwright to inspect, repair, and reassemble paper machine rolls in an industrial environment. The role involves operating mechanical tooling and overhead cranes while upholding strict safety standards.

Candidates may be experienced industrial/heavy equipment mechanics or trainees; a high school diploma is preferred but may be offset by experience. Overtime and shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• Industrial/heavy equipment mechanic experience or trainee as detailed under general responsibilities.
• High school diploma preferred but not required based on experience and Voith management assessment.
• Willing to work overtime and possible shift work.
• Ability to operate in industrial conditions with proper safety training.

Responsibilities

• Set up, disassemble/reassemble, inspect, and repair paper machine rolls of various sizes.
• Perform repairs safely and in line with Voith Paper quality standards.
• Operate tooling such as drills, taps, pullers, bearing heaters, presses, and hydraulic test units.
• Use micrometers to measure inside/outside diameters.
• Assist with housekeeping and safety compliance in an industrial setting.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical troubleshooting

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Overhead cranes

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.

Voith Paper is hiring for:

Millwright 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:

Millwrights are responsible for safely inspecting, repairing, and reassembling small, medium, and large paper machine rolls in an industrial environment. The position involves operating mechanical tooling and overhead cranes while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Experience in setups and practices used in working on large equipment with a strong emphasis on SAFETY and quality.
  • Set up, disassemble / reassemble, inspect, and repair small, medium, and large paper machine rolls.
  • Perform repairs in accordance with established practices while maintaining Voith Paper quality standards in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Operate mechanical tooling including drills, taps, pullers, bearing heaters, presses, and hydraulic test units.
  • Use micrometers for measuring inside/outside diameters.
  • Welding experience desired.
  • Understand and operate mechanical assemblies and various roll types used in paper machine manufacturing and related equipment.
  • Experience operating overhead cranes (60‑and 100‑ton capacity.)
  • Perform housekeeping duties as needed in an industrial environment.

Requirements:

• Experienced industrial/heavy equipment mechanic OR a trainee who exhibits the requirements as detailed under general responsibilities.
• High school diploma preferred but not required if the experience level determined by Voith management offsets this requirement.
• Dependable, having good attendance, and willing to work overtime when required. (Shift work may be required.)
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and perform additional tasks as needed.
• Operate or work in industrial conditions (i.e. warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, and heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces with proper safety training and safety protection.)
• Personally exhibit safety as a core value and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety.
• Work effectively alone or within a team.
• Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Analyze problems and develop solutions independently or with teams.
• Basic computer skills.
• 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.