Utility Operator

Valmet; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Pension plan

Job summary

Valmet in Columbus, MS is seeking a self-driven Utility Operator to perform mechanical tasks in a manufacturing setting. The role involves operating autoclaves, loading machines, moving materials, and ensuring safety compliance.

You should have a high school diploma or GED, mechanical aptitude, ability to follow instructions, and physical stamina to lift 25–50 lbs. Background checks and pre-employment screening apply.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to follow instructions, learn vulcanization processes, and use measuring instruments and graphs.
• Knowledge of specifications within job functions.
• Capable of wearing and using respirator and safety equipment.
• Full range of physical movement and ability to lift and move considerable weight (25–50 lbs).
• Demonstrated effective customer service skills with vendors and internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Operate autoclaves and loading machines.
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to autoclaves.
• Install/remove bearings and process heads; transport rolls.
• Move raw materials and load machines.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in work area and equipment.
• Operate forklift to move parts as needed.
• Adhere to specifications and safety policies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read instructions

Customer service

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Are you a self-driven professional who excels at performing various mechanical tasks in a manufacturing environment?

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 Utility Operator in Columbus, MS.

Job Duties and responsibilities:

Blasting rolls, cementing rolls, preparing roll for Autoclave.

• Operating Autoclaves.
• Making minor repairs and adjustments to Autoclaves.
• Installing and removing bearings and process heads, transporting rolls.
• Loading machines.
• Moving raw material, mixing cement.
• Cleaning, removing waste materials from machines.
• Ability to operate forklift to move parts.
• Conforms to applicable specifications.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work area and equipment
• Always observes safety policies.
• Complete tasks while following all safety and environmental policies and procedures
• Performs other miscellaneous duties and/or other special projects as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

High School graduate or GED equivalent. Mechanical aptitude, ability to understand, follow instructions, learn the use of all methods and practices used in vulcanization of rolls, and learn to use all measuring instruments and graphs required to check and perform job functions. Knowledge of specifications within job functions. Capable wearing and using respirator and other safety equipment. Having full range of physical movement and able to use equipment to lift and move considerable weight. Capable lifting 25 to 50 lbs. Demonstrated effective customer service skills in dealing with vendors and internal customers.

We offer

• We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting.
• Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Additional Information

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

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.

Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Please note that Valmet will never ask for personal financial information during the interview process.