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Mechanic

Valmet
Aiken, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/20/2026
Are you a highly energetic, highly innovative, and mechanically inclined individual looking for a new and exciting opportunity?

Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer!

Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Apply your expertise as an Assembly Technician - Shipping and Receiving in Aiken, SC.

As an Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for assembling and disassembling of gearboxes, installing, aligning, adjusting, and fitting subassemblies. 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 and reports to the department supervisor while working in a team orientated setting.

  • Assembly and disassembly of all parts associated with paper machine rolls
  • Installing Water cooling systems, cleaning, painting, box construction and repair.
  • Operate carpentry tools, saws, presses, drills, forklifts, lifting devices, Etc. with above average skill.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working area is a must.
  • All work must be accomplished within quality and time/cost standard requirements established by the order and the company.

Expectations

To excel in the role you should have a solid understanding of the manufacturing environment. You balance a desire to support and work closely with customers along with your passion for development of cutting-edge products.

To succeed in this role you will need

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.

We offer

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.

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

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 19,000 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 .

Please note that Valmet will never ask for personal financial information during the interview process. If you feel you have been a victim of an online job posting scam, please notify the Federal Trade Commission.

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