Shipping and Receiving

Valmet•Aiken, SC

About The Position

The Shipping and Receiving Roll Mechanic assembles and disassembles gearboxes; installs, aligns, adjusts, and fits subassemblies; and sets up and operates boring bars, drill presses, milling machines, and honing machines. The role involves working with large, heavy manufacturing equipment and safely and efficiently operating overhead cranes and forklifts. The position is on second shift, reports to the department supervisor, and works in a team-oriented setting. The mechanic applies inspection techniques and uses inspection tools, including micrometers, functional and cylindrical gauges, indicator setups, and scales. The role also uses torque wrenches to adjust or install parts and equipment according to established specifications and procedures. Attention to quality and detail is essential to identify inconsistencies and prevent faulty products from leaving the facility. The position requires reading and understanding work documents, writing effectively, and communicating clearly with coworkers and the supervisor, as well as general knowledge of machine and equipment functionality and the ability to learn new systems.

Requirements

High school education.
Previous manufacturing experience.
Ideally, three to five years of experience.
Ability to read and use micrometers, functional and cylindrical gauges, indicator setups, and scales.
Ability to use torque wrenches according to established specifications and procedures.
Ability to write effectively, understand work documents, and communicate clearly.
General knowledge of machines and equipment functionality and how tools are used on them.
Ability to learn new systems quickly and understand how parts relate and affect system functionality.
High initiative and personal motivation; the employer is willing to work with and train candidates with these qualities.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of papermaking machinery.

Responsibilities

Assemble and disassemble gearboxes.
Install, align, adjust, and fit subassemblies.
Set up and operate boring bars, drill presses, milling machines, 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.
Use torque wrenches to adjust or install parts and equipment according to established specifications and procedures.
Take steps to ensure consistent quality and strive for improvement.
Identify inconsistencies in parts, equipment, or production processes to prevent faulty products from leaving the facility.
Read, understand, and write work documents and communicate information clearly to coworkers and the supervisor.