Grinder Operator/Drill Machine Operator

About the Voith Group

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 22,000 employees, sales of € 5,5 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Voith Paper is hiring for:

Grinder Operator/Drill Machine Operator 
Springfield, OR
 

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Reasons you'll love working here:

• Health and safety are a top priority at Voith
• $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

Summary: The Grinder Operator/Drill Machine Operator role at Voith involves setting up, operating, and maintaining large roll grinders for various types of rolls. The operator must adhere to safety and quality standards, perform inspections, and manage heavy loads using an overhead crane. Experience in roll grinding and handling industrial equipment is preferred, though trainees may be considered. The position requires manual lifting, potential shift work, and a willingness to learn other operational tasks. A high school diploma is preferred but not mandatory if offset by relevant experience.

Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and maintain large roll grinder used to grind all types of rubber, polyurethane, resin covered or steel large diameter paper machine rolls
• Perform all job requirements according to procedures as outlined in the VOITH Quality Manual, Company Procedures, and Work Instructions 
• Performs all inspection functions as required by work instructions 
• Must be familiar with grinder operation and tooling.
  • Set up, operate and maintain 156 spindle gang drill designed to drill holes in large diameter paper machine rolls covered with natural and synthetic rubbers, polyurethane and resin.
  • Identify and verify hole patterns
  • Must be familiar with CNC machine operations
  • Should have experience in lifting and moving heavy loads with an overhead crane.
  • Should have experience in setups used in grinding practices on large equipment.
  • Should have experience in lifting and moving heavy loads with an overhead crane.
  • Should have experience in setups used in grinding practices on large equipment
  • Display a good attitude conducive to a shop environment.
  • Perform required job functions in a safe and efficient manner and promoting Quality per Voith Standards.   
    • Must be dependable regarding attendance.
    • Must be willing to work overtime when required.
    • Must be willing to learn and perform other tasks of operation as required
    • Shift work may be required.

Requirements:

• Some manual lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Experience with the following equipment hand tools:
  • Large roll grinders
  • SAFOP Drill Matic 156 CNC Gang Drill with Fanuc controls
  • 80 Ton overhead crane
  • Forklift truck
  • Hand truck
  • Hand tools
• Experienced operator preferred with background in Paper Mill roll grinding.
• Experienced operator with background in roll grinding other than paper mill rolls.
• Past operational experience on other similar industrial equipment.
• A trainee may be considered if they exhibit the requirements as detailed under general responsibilities
• High School Diploma preferred but not required if the experience level, determined by Voith management, offsets this requirement.

* This job description is not all encompassing; however, it is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.