Mechanical Assembler

Valmet • Federal Way, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Valmet is hiring a Mechanical Assembler at its Federal Way, Washington facility. This is a second-shift role focused on assembling and disassembling gearboxes and fitting, installing, aligning, and adjusting subassemblies. The work also involves setting up and operating boring bars, drill presses, milling machines, and honing machines, as well as working with large, heavy manufacturing equipment. The assembler must safely and efficiently operate overhead cranes and forklifts, use inspection tools and techniques, and consistently provide quality products while seeking improvement.

Valmet describes its work environment as challenging and innovative and emphasizes skills development, leadership, well-being, teamwork, technology, services, sustainability, and local presence. Employment offers are contingent on a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen.

Requirements

• High school education.
• Previous manufacturing experience; ideally three to five years.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to apply inspection techniques and use inspection tools efficiently.
• Employment offer is contingent on a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of papermaking machinery is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble gearboxes.
• Install, align, adjust, and fit subassemblies.
• Set up and operate boring bar, drill press, milling, and honing machines.
• Work with large, heavy manufacturing equipment.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Apply inspection techniques and use inspection tools efficiently.
• Provide a consistent quality product and strive for improvement.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Company-funded pension
• Generous wage structure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED