Millwright - 3rd Shift

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Voith Group is hiring a Millwright for the 3rd shift in West Monroe, LA to safely inspect, repair and reassemble paper machine rolls, operating mechanical tooling and overhead cranes while upholding strict quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate has hands on experience with large equipment, micrometers, welding is a plus, and the ability to work overtime and communicate effectively in a team or solo. Emphasize safety, reliability, and a continuous learning mindset; show basic computer skills and comfort with industrial conditions. Tips for applying: tailor your resume to quantify safety records, equipment experience, and your shift availability, and highlight benefits like 401k match and tuition reimbursement.

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 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:

Millwright - 3rd Shift

West Monroe, LA

 

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Reasons you’ll love working here: 

• Flexibility with Work/Life Balance 
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package 
• 401K with generous company match 
• Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide 
• Tuition reimbursement 

Position Summary:

Millwrights are responsible for safely inspecting, repairing, and reassembling small, medium, and large paper machine rolls in an industrial environment. The position involves operating mechanical tooling and overhead cranes while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Experience in setups and practices used in working on large equipment with a strong emphasis on SAFETY and quality.
• Set up, disassemble / reassemble, inspect, and repair small, medium, and large paper machine rolls.
• Perform repairs in accordance with established practices while maintaining Voith Paper quality standards in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate mechanical tooling including drills, taps, pullers, bearing heaters, presses, and hydraulic test units.
• Use micrometers for measuring inside/outside diameters.
• Welding experience desired.
• Understand and operate mechanical assemblies and various roll types used in paper machine manufacturing and related equipment.
• Experience operating overhead cranes (60‑ and 100‑ton capacity).
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed in an industrial environment.

Requirements:

• Experienced industrial/heavy equipment mechanic OR a trainee who exhibits 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.
• Dependable, having good attendance, and willing to work overtime when required.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and perform additional tasks as needed.
• Operate or work in industrial conditions (i.e. warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, and heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces with proper safety training and safety protection)
• Personally exhibit safety as a core value and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety
• Work effectively alone or within a team
• Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively
• Analyze problems and develop solutions independently or with teams
• Basic computer skills

* 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.