Opportunities for Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians

Irving Tissue; Town of Fort Edward (NY); On-site; USD 44,358 - 51,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K 100% match

Health & wellness reimbursements

Employee & family assistance programs

Product purchase program

Job-related training and development

Relocation costs (if applicable)

Job summary

A leading tissue manufacturer is looking for Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians in New York. As part of the team, you'll troubleshoot and repair advanced paper making equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's Degree or Certification in Electrical and a year of relevant experience. The role offers opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and 401K matching in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience, preferred in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Statistics.
• Must be able to work at heights and in a dusty/hot environment.
• Must understand electrical safety practices and procedures.
• Excellent team and communication skills.
• Safety-conscious, quality-conscious, and self-managing.
• Organizing and problem-solving skills.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repair of high-speed paper making and packaging equipment.
• Working with state-of-the-art technology including robotics.

Skills

Electrical power distribution

PLCs

AC & DC drives

DCS – distributed control systems

Motion control systems

Motor control systems

Industrial instrumentation

Hydraulic and pneumatic control systems

Robotics

Computer and system interface software

Education

Associate's Degree or Certification in Electrical

Job description

Opportunities for Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians

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What We Offer

• Pay range is $32.20 to $37.05, 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

• Troubleshooting and repair of state-of-the-art paper making and packaging equipment including high speed servo drives and robotics

Qualifications

• Education Required: Associate's Degree or Certification in Electrical or Journeyman Status
• Years of Experience: 1 year experience, preferred Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Statistics
• Must be able to work at heights and in a dusty/hot environment
• Must understand electrical safety practices and procedures
• Excellent team and communication skills
• Safety-conscious, quality-conscious, and self-managing
• Organizing and problem solving skills
• Ability and willingness to learn and grow
• Results-oriented; accept accountability for self and team
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple changing priorities
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus
• Excellent attendance and safety records
• Solid work history
• Familiarity with computers and system interface software
• Must possess knowledge & experience in:
• Electrical power distribution
• PLCs
• AC & DC drives (stand alone and distributed)
• DCS – distributed control systems
• Motion control systems
• Motor control systems
• Industrial instrumentation (not mandatory but a plus)
• Control and communications networks
• Hydraulic and pneumatic control systems
• Robotics (not mandatory, but a plus)

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and 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 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.

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 was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing