Assembler

Valmet • Federal Way, WA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Valmet is hiring a Mechanical Assembler at its Federal Way, Washington facility. This is a second-shift position in a workshop environment. The role involves assembling and disassembling gearboxes; installing, aligning, adjusting, and fitting subassemblies; and setting up and operating boring bar, drill press, milling, and honing machines.

The successful candidate will work with large, heavy manufacturing equipment and safely and efficiently operate overhead cranes and forklifts. They will use inspection techniques and tools effectively and help ensure consistent product quality while striving for improvement. Valmet describes its work environment as challenging and innovative and emphasizes skills development, leadership, well-being, and teamwork.

Requirements

• High school education.
• Previous manufacturing experience; ideally three to five years.
• Experience working with large, heavy manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Ability to apply inspection techniques and use inspection tools efficiently.
• Understanding of how quality affects organizational success.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of papermaking machinery is a plus but is not required.
• Candidates with high initiative and personal motivation are welcome to train for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble gearboxes.
• Install, align, adjust, and fit subassemblies.
• Set up and operate boring bar, drill press, milling, and honing machines.
• Safely and efficiently operate overhead cranes and forklifts while working with large, heavy manufacturing equipment.
• Apply inspection techniques and use inspection tools efficiently.
• Help ensure 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