Shipping and Receiving

Valmet•Aiken, SC

About The Position

The Shipping and Receiving Roll Mechanic assembles and disassembles gearboxes and installs, aligns, adjusts, and fits subassemblies. The role involves setting up and operating boring bars, drill presses, milling machines, and honing machines, as well as safely and efficiently operating overhead cranes and forklifts while working with large, heavy manufacturing equipment. This is a second-shift position that 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. The position requires attention to quality, the ability to identify inconsistencies in parts, equipment, or production processes, and clear written and verbal communication with coworkers and the supervisor.

Requirements

High school education.
Previous manufacturing experience; ideally three to five years.
Mechanically inclined, with general knowledge of machines and equipment functionality and how tools are used with them.
Ability to work with large, heavy manufacturing equipment and safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
Knowledge of and ability to apply inspection techniques, including formalized inspection standards, inspection instructions, and best practices.
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 read and understand work documents and communicate information clearly in writing and verbally.
Ability to notice inconsistencies in parts, equipment, or production processes and take steps to prevent faulty products from leaving the facility.
Ability to learn new systems quickly and understand how parts relate to and affect system functionality.
High initiative and personal motivation.

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.
Safely and efficiently operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
Apply inspection techniques and use inspection tools efficiently.
Use torque wrenches to adjust or install parts and equipment according to specifications and procedures.
Take steps to ensure consistent quality and identify inconsistencies that could result in faulty products.
Read and understand work documents, write effectively, and communicate information clearly to coworkers and the supervisor.
Work as part of a team and report to the department supervisor.