About this role
<p>Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.</p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>NOW HIRING</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>MACHINE OPERATOR I</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;color:black">.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif;color:black">Are you ready to enjoy perks such as twenty-seven (27) PAID days off per year, annual bonus potential, service awards, tuition reimbursement, continued advancement opportunities, health benefits to include 401k (with match), medical, dental, vision, life insurances, and much more? </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">ANDRITZ </span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">is seeking a <strong>Machine Operator I </strong>to join our Paper Service team in Springfield, MA. </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">This specialized role is responsible for operating two NC knife grinding machines simultaneously while maintaining tight straightness, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish requirements across extended blade lengths. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in long-bed grinding, knife grinding, surface grinding, or precision machining of hard or brittle materials, all while </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">maintaining quality, safety, and productivity standards.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif;color:black">Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">Grind ceramic blades up to 400 inches long while maintaining tight tolerances.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">Perform machine setup, including long-part alignment, fixturing, grinding wheel selection, dressing, NC program adjustments, and feed control.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">Monitor the grinding process to prevent edge chipping, material fracture, heat-related distortion, and surface defects.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">Conduct in-process inspections using precision tools such as straightedges, indicators, and anvil micrometers.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">Coordinate workflow between machines to maximize efficiency and uptime.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on grinding equipment.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">Safely handle long, fragile components using cranes or assist equipment.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif;color:black">Qualifications</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif;color:black">Required:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent work experience and knowledge with 3+ years of grinding or machining (knife grinidng, surface grinding, or simiilar) will be considered.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">Must be at least 18 years of age.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">Three or more years of grinding or machining experience, such as knife grinding, surface grinding, or similar precision machining.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">Experience working with tight tolerances on long parts preferred.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">Strong understanding of grinding fundamentals, including speeds, feeds, and material behavior.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">Ability to multitask effectively and run multiple machines in a production environment.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, and ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">Preferred: </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">Knife grinding, long-bed grinding, or experience with ceramic or composite materials.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">Familiarity with NC grinding machines, including Gockel or similar equipment.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">Experience maintaining straightness and flatness over extended lengths.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">Overhead crane or material handling experience.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif;color:black">Apply Today</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif">This is not a standard grinding role. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with very long ceramic blades, maintaining precision over extended lengths, and managing two machines in parallel. If you are safety-focused, detail-oriented, and experienced in precision grinding or machining, we encourage you to apply at </span><a href="https://careers.andritz.com/andritz/job/Springfield-Machine-Operator-I-MA-01101/1364215157/">Machine Operator I Job Details | ANDRITZ AG</a>.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;color:black">ANDRITZ is an AA/EEO/Veterans/ADA friendly employer.</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;color:black">Legal authorization to work in the United States is required.</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.</p>