Grinder Operator
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.
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
Operate and maintain large roll grinding equipment to refurbish paper machine rolls while meeting Voith's quality and safety standards. This hands-on role requires experience with grinding equipment, overhead cranes, and material handling, as well as the flexibility to support production needs through shift work, overtime, and cross-training opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and maintain large roll grinder used to grind all types of rubber, polyurethane, resin covered or steel large diameter paper machine rolls.
- Perform all job requirements according to procedures as outlined in the VOITH quality manual, company procedures, and work instructions.
- Perform all inspection functions as required by work instructions.
- Operate and maintain grinder equipment and tooling safely and effectively.
- Safely lift and move heavy loads using an overhead crane.
- Perform and assist with grinding setup procedures on large equipment.
- Display a good attitude conducive to a shop environment.
- Perform required job functions in a safe and efficient manner and promoting Quality per Voith Standards.
- Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Support business and customer needs by working overtime when required.
- Learn and perform additional operational tasks as required to support business needs.
- Work assigned shifts as required to support operational and business needs.
Requirements
- Some manual lifting (up to 50 lbs)
- Experience with the following equipment: large roll grinders, overhead crane, forklift, hand truck and hand tools
- Experience with paper mill roll grinding preferred.
- Experience with background in roll grinding other than paper mill rolls.
- Experience on other similar industrial equipment.
- A trainee may be considered if they exhibit the requirements as detailed under general responsibilities
- High School Diploma preferred but not required if the experience level, determined by Voith management, off-sets this requirement.