Lathe Operator

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 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 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:

West Monroe, LA

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• Flexibility with Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• 401K with generous company match

Prepare paper mill rolls for the cover process as well as trim the new covers for finishing.

• Mount bearings, run multiple size lathes, line rolls up with a dial indicator, and doing so with safe practices.
• Perform all job requirements according to procedures as outlined in the VOITH Quality Manual, Company Procedures, and Work Instructions.
• Report problems to higher levels of authority as required by the Quality System.
• All other duties that may be assigned.
• Willing to learn multiple positions (cross train.)

• Use standard hand tools, including hammers, crescent wrenches, end wrenches, squares, tape measures, and various saws.
• Overhead crane experience preferred.
• Knowledge of a dial indicator, diameter tape, and micrometer is a plus.
• Demonstrate strong basic math skills.

• Lift at least 60 pounds multiple times.
• Work 12 hour shifts when needed while constantly staying focused.
• Swing a 20-pound sledgehammer to tighten bearings.

* 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.