Machine Operator

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.

About the role

A balance operator is responsible for operating and maintaining a balance machine that measures the amount of imbalance in a rotating part and makes weight corrections until the part is balanced. This position is day shift and starts at $25.00 per hour with potential to start higher with experience.

Responsibilities

• Balance paper machine rolls to required specifications by manufacturing and installing precise weights determined by the balancing machine readout.
• Look for improvements in process.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Requirements

• Demonstrate basic computer knowledge to operate the balancing machine and fill out final reports.
• Demonstrate mathematical ability required to figure out the proper location and amount of weight to complete the balancing process.
• Proficient at reading blueprints.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Vocational School graduate in machine shop practices, or equivalent is a plus.

Skills

• Prolonged periods standing and performing repetitive tasks.
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds at a time.
• Manual dexterity in order to operate machines as directed.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Wear gloves and ear protection.

Benefits

• $1,500 Sign-on Bonus
• Large, clean, and safe working environment
• Company provided and paid uniforms, safety boot and glasses allowance
• Shift Premium of $2.50/hour for nights
• Great Compensation and Benefits Package including 401K with up to 5% Match AND a 3% Company Contribution to Start
• Paid Time Off and 10 paid Holidays per Year
• Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide
• Health and Wellness Benefits