Roll Cover Technician — Papermaking Machinery

Valmet; Clarks Summit (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet in Clarks Summit, PA is seeking a Roll Cover Operator to prepare, apply, and repair paper machine roll covers. You will set up machines, calibrate, and recover customer rolls while operating ovens and managing tanks. The role may involve patching poly covers and handling solvents according to procedures.

A high school diploma and 3–5 years in manufacturing are preferred. Knowledge of papermaking machinery is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with 3–5 years manufacturing experience.
• Solid mechanical aptitude and readiness to learn papermaking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate machines for roll cover work.
• Prepare, apply, and repair paper machine roll covers.
• Recover customer rolls and operate ovens as needed.
• Drain and fill tanks and vessels; patch poly covers per instructions.
• Handle solvents for cleaning; transfer waste to proper containers.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Valmet in Clarks Summit, PA is seeking a Roll Cover Operator to prepare, apply, and repair paper machine roll covers. You will set up machines, calibrate, and recover customer rolls while operating ovens and managing tanks. The role may involve patching poly covers and handling solvents according to procedures.

A high school diploma and 3–5 years in manufacturing are preferred. Knowledge of papermaking machinery is a plus.