Roll Covering Operator

Valmet; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; 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 perform setup and machine calibration, recover rolls, operate ovens, and manage tanks and vessels.

Knowledge of papermaking machinery is a plus; a high school education with 3–5 years of manufacturing experience is preferred. This role requires initiative, teamwork, and a drive to contribute to cutting-edge products.

Qualifications

• High school education with manufacturing experience.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of papermaking machinery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate roll-cover machinery.
• Recover customer machine rolls.
• Operate ovens and manage tanks and vessels.
• Patch poly covers in plant or at customer site.
• Handle solvents for cleaning and maintain equipment.
• Dispose waste properly.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school education

Tools

Papermaking machinery

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. Additional Information The best way to include you in the recruiting process is to receive your application directly through the Workday application for internal candidates. For more information, please reach out to the assigned recruiter, the hiring manager for this role or your Human Resources Manager. 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 customer's performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers #LiOnsite http://www.valmet.com Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2024, Valmet's net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. To protect our candidates' privacy, Valmet will never ask any personal information such as banking information or social security number during the recruitment process.