Roll Covering Operator

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

Are you a skilled individual who excels at mechanical tasks?

Deciding on a new career within Valmet can be an exciting prospect. Every day there are teams of Valmet employees around the world who share the feeling of achieving something great - that feeling when everything works together. Apply your expertise in new ways to continue on the path of growth as a Roll Cover Operator in Clarks Summit, PA.

This position is responsible for preparation, application, and repair of paper machine roll covers at our Clarks Summit location. The roll cover operator's basic duties will entail setup and machine calibration, recovering of customers machine rolls, oven operation, and draining and filling tanks and vessels. The ability to patch poly covers in plant or at the customers facility by carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. You will be required to handle solvents to use while cleaning and maintaining machinery and customers equipment and will be required to transfer waste from dispenser to containers for proper disposal.

Expectations

To excel in the role you should have a solid understanding of the manufacturing environment. A strong mechanical aptitude will ensure success for this position. You will balance a desire to support and work diligently on tasks along with your passion for development of cutting-edge products.

To succeed in this role you will need

A high school education with previous manufacturing experience; ideally a minimum of three to five years' experience. Knowledge of papermaking machinery a plus but not required. Willing to work with and train candidates with a high level of initiative and personal motivation.

We offer

We offer a dynamic work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and energetic setting. We're looking for team-oriented people with a willingness to learn and contribute to our customers' success.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers' performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork.

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