Industrial Maintenance Electrician

BiOrigin Specialty Products; East Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Prescription Drug Benefit

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Health Savings account

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

BiOrigin Specialty Products is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic I to join our East Hartford mill team. You will perform hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance, troubleshoot controls and electrical systems, and keep equipment running smoothly across the mill.

The role emphasizes controls and E&I, requires 3–5 years of multi-skill experience, and offers on-site work with on-call rotation and potential overtime. We value teamwork, safety, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Industrial Maintenance Certification is advantageous.
• 3–5 years multi-skill experience with emphasis in controls and electrical systems.
• Fluent English in reading, writing and speaking.
• Willingness to work 8-hour shifts, on-call rotation, weekends and overtime as needed.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair machines and equipment throughout the mill.
• Install, calibrate and repair industrial control and power distribution systems.
• Calibrate and tune Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Read blueprints, diagrams and ladder logic to diagnose issues.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on mill machinery.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial control systems

PLC and VFD knowledge

Blueprint reading

Education

Industrial Maintenance Certification

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLCs

Variable Frequency Drives

Electrical meters

Pneumatic/Hydraulic systems

Job description

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Industrial Maintenance Electrician

East Hartford, CT, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1248

Salary Range: $35.00 To $42.00 Hourly

Maintenance Mechanic I (Industrial Maintenance Electrician)

East Hartford, CT

Embark on an exciting career with BiOrigin Specialty Products! Join the foundation of our paper-making excellence as a Maintenance Mechanic I at our East Hartford, CT paper mill! We're looking for hardworking individuals who are ready to roll up their sleeves and contribute to the essential tasks that keep our operations running smoothly. As a crucial part of our team, you'll be hands-on in the maintenance process, troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing machines and equipment throughout the mill. This position primarily focuses on controls and electrical systems (E&I). If you're up for the challenge, and ready to be a vital part of our paper-making journey, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact.

At BiOrigin Specialty Products, our mission is to drive innovative solutions in alignment with our strategic partners to revolutionize the paper and tissue industry to do this, we hold fast in our core values which are the fabric of our culture and the pillars off which we build our community; teamwork, employee investment, integrity, problem solving, and trust.

What we need from you:

• Have extensive working knowledge of the tasks required to perform on all phases of electrical work and design build.
• Working knowledge of electrical theory, and the associated principles, materials, and equipment
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, update and repair industrial control systems and power distribution systems including electric motors, motor control devices, variable speed drives and PLC’s.
• Calibrate and tune Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Working knowledge of motor control circuits
• Ability to use electrical meters to test and troubleshoot electrical problems.
• Install ridged conduit and duct, etc.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, manuals, diagrams, schematics, and ladder logic.
• Effectively troubleshoot and repair, both electrical, mechanical, and piping issues
• Exercise sound judgement and discretion in decision making in all phases of responsibility.
• Record and maintain accurate equipment files such as maintenance and inventory logs.
• Ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives.
• Desire to learn to stay ahead of changing technology.
• Perform precision alignments using various methods.
• Adhere to all company policies, safety policies, and procedures.
• Assemble, install, and maintain mill piping and related pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, including but not limited to gauges, valves, pressure regulators.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance (PMs) on all mill machinery and equipment.
• Clean, lubricate, and repair bearings (roller, spherical, and taper bore), gears, shafts, and other machinery components.
• Operate welding equipment, cutting torches, and plasma cutters; ability to MIG, TIG, and Stick weld.
• Rigging of rolls and equipment
• Ability to fabricate parts or components from blueprints or drawings, or verbal concepts.
• Knowledge of pumps ranging from chemical metering to large centrifugal pumps.
• Other duties as deemed necessary and assigned by management.

Minimum qualifications:

• Industrial Maintenance Certification, not required but highly desirable.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of multi-skill (millwright/mechanic) experience with an emphasis in controls and electrical systems is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Perform math calculations including addition, subtraction, multiple, and divide all units of measure using whole, fractions and decimals.
• Willingness and ability to work 8 hours shifts Monday-Friday, be on a 24 hour on-call rotation (additional pay), rotating weekends, and overtime as needed.
• All candidates must pass pre-employment screening, drug screen, physical and criminal background screening.

Physical demands and Working conditions:

• Must be able to lift 50lbs and lift up to 100lbs with assistance.
• Physical demands include standing for long periods of time, walking, using hands and arms to handle, feel or reach, climb, balance, stoop, knee, crouch, and/or crawl in confined spaces.
• Exposure to moderate frequent noise and occasional loud noise, dust, heat, cold, dry and damp air.

What you get from us:

• Medical insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefit
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings account
• Paid time off and Paid Holidays

BiOrigin Specialty Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

As a frontrunner in eco-friendly specialty paper, packaging, and tissue, we're not just a trusted wholesale supplier; we're the pioneers of sustainability. Join us as we continue to thrive, grow, and manufacture some of the most outstanding sustainable paper and tissue products in North America.