Mechanical assembler

Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership, and well-being. We have an opening at our Columbus, MS facility as a Mechanical Assembler.

As a Mechanical Assembler, you will be responsible for the assembly and disassembly of feeders, pumps, top separator screws & baskets, suction rolls, crown compensating rolls, and other types of rolls including gear driven units. Set-up and operation of drill press saws, boring and milling machines, surface grinders, bearing presses, and lifting devices. You will be required to rebuild the above assemblies as well. Experience working with large, heavy manufacturing equipment with the ability to run overhead crane and forklifts safely and efficiently.  This is a 2nd shift position. Your understanding of how quality impacts the success of the organization and ensuring a quality product is provided consistently while continuing to strive for improvement.

Requirements

A high school education with previous manufacturing experience; ideally a minimum of three to five years’ experience.  Knowledge of papermaking machinery a plus, but not required.  Willing to work with and train candidates with a high level of initiative and personal motivation.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

We Offer

We offer a challenging and innovating work environment. Standard compensation includes a generous wage structure and a benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as a company-funded pension.

Additional Information

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best.  At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online. 

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together.  With 14,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries.  Our commitment to moving our customer’s performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.  Join the team!  www.valmet.com/careers