Maintenance Mechanic – Growth, Training & PM Excellence

Irving Tissue; Town of Fort Edward (NY); On-site; USD 44,358 - 48,036; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range of $32.20 to $34.87

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K 100% match at 5%

Health & wellness reimbursements

Employee & family assistance programs

Growth and progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform daily mechanical monitoring of production equipment and facilitate preventative maintenance programs. Ideal candidates will have an Associate’s Degree or Certification in a maintenance-related field, along with a year of relevant experience. This full-time position is based in Fort Edward, NY, and offers competitive pay alongside benefits such as medical insurance and 401K plans.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Must be safety conscious and committed to working safely.
• Must be willing to train and coach others as needed.

Responsibilities

• Daily mechanical monitoring of production equipment.
• Facilitation of a Preventative Maintenance Program.
• Training and coaching operators to improve their mechanical skills.

Skills

Highly developed mechanical skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Ability to perform mathematical computations

Team player with positive attitude

Quality conscious

Education

Associate's Degree or Certification in a Maintenance related field

Job description

• Pay range is $33.00 to $35.74 depending on experience, qualifications, and professional certifications
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance effective 1st of month following start date
• 401K 100% match at 5% 1st of month following start date
• Health & wellness reimbursements
• Employee & family assistance programs
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)
  
  

Job Description

What We Offer:

• Pay range is $33.00 to $35.74 depending on experience, qualifications, and professional certifications
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance effective 1st of month following start date
• 401K 100% match at 5% 1st of month following start date
• Health & wellness reimbursements
• Employee & family assistance programs
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)
  
  

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Mechanics will be accountable for:

• Daily mechanical monitoring of production equipment
• Facilitation of a Preventative Maintenance Program and PVM systems
• Corrective maintenance duties, troubleshooting, and returning machinery to operating standards.
• Training and coaching operators in support of the business objective of improving the mechanical skill and equipment knowledge base throughout the Site.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education Required: Associate's Degree or Certification in a Maintenance related field
• Years of Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
• Must possess highly developed mechanical skills (i.e., Journeyman Mechanic) or must have strong mechanical aptitude (Job Knowledge testing will be done, as required, for both comprehension [written] and skill [hands-on]).
• Must be able to perform simple mathematical computations, such as addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication, and reading tape measures.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks without losing sight of safety and quality expectations.
• Must be a team player. Candidates must have demonstrated a positive attitude and the ability to work with others.
• Must be safety conscious - this job requires a high level of safety awareness. Candidates must be able to communicate their commitment to working safely and to discuss past contributions to creating a safe work environment for both them and their fellow co-workers.
• Must be quality conscious and must be able to perform quality audits and to take follow-up steps when necessary.
• Must be a self-managed individual with good problem-solving skills.
• Must be willing to attend specified training seminars, workshops, and course work.
• Must be willing to troubleshoot with other departments (i.e., E&I, Operations etc.) to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Must be willing and able to train and coach others as needed.
  
  

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

At Irving Tissue, we know the key to success is our people.

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Tissue, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.