Industrial Maintenance Technician

Cascades; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 94,558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Shift differential

Job summary

Cascades is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift in Lancaster. You will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment and plant systems on a Monday–Friday 2:00 PM–10:00 PM schedule, with occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits start the month after hire date. The role requires hands-on maintenance of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyor systems, along with reading blueprints and participating in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of PLCs, motor controls, sensors, VFDs, and industrial electrical systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Maintain corrugated equipment including flexo folder gluers, slotters, die cutters, and conveyors.
• Operate CMMS to document work orders and inspections.
• Read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics; upgrade equipment as needed.
• Support safety, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

PLC knowledge

Welding

Fabrication

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or certification preferred

Tools

CMMS

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Welcome to Cascades!

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

Join us as a Industrial Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift in Lancaster

Join us as a Industrial Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift in Lancaster and help bring materials to life in a workplace where health and safety always come first.

What’s in it for you

• Starting pay: $28-$33/hour plus shift differential of $.50/hour ranging depending on experience.
• 2nd shift: Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Full-time position with guaranteed hours for job stability
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Profit Sharing, and additional benefits effective the first of the month following date of hire.
• 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 Industrial Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift, you’ll be at the heart of operations - right on the floor where materials take shape.

Your Day-to-day

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyor system issues.
• Maintain and repair corrugated manufacturing equipment including flexo folder gluers, slotters, die cutters, stitchers, conveyors, balers, and material handling systems.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime and support operational efficiency.
• Conduct routine inspections of machinery and equipment to identify potential problems and implement corrective actions.
• Perform machine changeovers, adjustments, alignments, and equipment upgrades as needed.
• Service and maintain plant utilities including boilers, air compressors, vacuum systems, HVAC equipment, and electric lift trucks.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Assist with installation, modification, and startup of new equipment and production systems.
• Support reliability and continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment performance and reduce maintenance costs.
• Utilize maintenance management systems (CMMS) to document work orders, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Perform welding, fabrication, machining, and parts replacement as required.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, confined space, and other applicable safety requirements.
• Maintain organized work areas and practice good housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with production, operations, and management teams to ensure equipment reliability and production goals are achieved.
• Participate in emergency repairs and on-call support as required.
• Perform general building and facility maintenance as needed.
• Complete all other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

You Are a Natural Fit For This Role If

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or maintenance certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of PLCs, motor controls, sensors, VFDs, and industrial electrical systems preferred.
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization. #ST01