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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.\nRequirements\nA 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.\nPlease note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.\nWe Offer\nWe 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.\nAdditional Information\nDelivering 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.\nTo be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.\nWhen everything works together\nValmet 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. 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