Electro-Instrum. Techn.

Cascades; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Telemedicine

Employer-contributed retirement plan

Profit sharing

Employee share purchase plan

Employee assistance program

Referral bonus

Job summary

Cascades is hiring for an Electro-Instrum. Techn. in Ashland, VA. This full-time role offers a 12-hour continental swing shift and a competitive hourly wage, with benefits and retirement options.

You will work on the shop floor to bring materials to life while focusing on safety, quality, and asset reliability. You’ll use CMMS daily, mentor junior technicians, and engage in RCA and process improvements. Cascades values health, safety and teamwork, with comprehensive benefits and profit-sharing

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years electrical/instrument control experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with Rockwell, ABB and Valmet equipment.
• Proficient with CMMS and Microsoft Office software.
• Mentor junior technicians and maintain strong attendance.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate mature E&I capabilities ensuring safety, quality and asset performance.
• Lead RCA for premature failures and implement corrective actions.
• Use CMMS to document findings and trigger actions.
• Support predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot equipment per OEM specs and ensure reliable operation.
• Contribute to design changes to reduce waste and boost performance.
• Pursue further technical education and self-development.
• Operate electrical and instrumentation systems including PLCs and DCS.

Skills

Electrical and instrument control

Manufacturing experience

Rockwell ABB Valmet equipment

CMMS & MS Office

Team mentoring

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

PLC/DCS concepts

Job description

Every day, our team takes pride in rolling up their sleeves to create products that are mindful of the environment.

Join us as a Electro-Instrum. Techn. in Ashland and help bring materials to life in a workplace where health and safety always come first.

What’s in it for you

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

• Hourly wage of $32.38-$44.84hr (based on experience, skills and education)
• Full-time position with guaranteed hours for job stability
• Schedule:12 hour continental swing shift
• A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-contributed retirement plan
• Profit sharing and employee share purchase plan - so you can share in our success
• Employee assistance program, because your physical and mental well-being matters
• Referral bonus - help grow the team and get rewarded

What you’ll do

As a Electro-Instrum. Techn., you’ll be at the heart of operations - right on the floor where materials take shape.

Your day-to-day:

• Demonstrate mature levels of E&I technical capabilities resulting in excellence in safety, quality assurance and maximizing asset performance
• Facilitate and assist in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of premature failures, offering solutions and implementing corrective actions preventing reoccurrence
• Utilize work processes and CMMS to document findings and initiate corrective actions
• Assist in the further development of the predictive and preventive programs
• Demonstrate troubleshooting skills that allow our equipment to operate as designed in accordance with OEM specifications
• Participate in reliability focused design changes that reduce waste and improves asset/equipment performance
• Proactively seek education opportunities in self-development both technically and professionally
• Ensuring proper operation of, and troubleshooting of, electrical & instrumentation system components including transmitters, actuators, controllers, motor and drive systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), distributed control systems (DCS) for process control, etc.
• Mentoring and sharing knowledge with other technicians
• Apply all applicable codes, regulations, reliability strategies & corporate standards

Your strengths as a Electro-Instrum. Techn.

You are a natural fit for this role if:

• A minimum of 2 years of electrical and instrument control experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Experience with Rockwell, ABB, Valmet equipment
• Experience with Microsoft Office Software and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Experience with smart instrumentation (Fisher, Rosemount)
• Able to maintain consistent attendance, positive attitude, and initiative.
• Team-oriented, with a strong desire to support and mentor junior mechanics or apprentices in developing their technical skills

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization. Artificial intelligence may be used at certain stages of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and the candidate experience.

Since 1964, Cascades has been driving innovation in the manufacturing sector by offering sustainable, innovative, and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene, and recycling.

At Cascades, we respect nature. And above all, we respect our 9,000 employees. With 60facilities across North America, we offer a committed and diverse environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to the company’s success.