Industrial Electrician

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 an Industrial Electrician in Mechanicville and help bring materials to life in a workplace where health and safety always come first.

Pay

Hourly wage of $38.77/hr to $45.00/hr (depending on experience, skills and education)

Schedule

Full-time position with guaranteed hours for job stability.

• Monday to Friday from 7:00am – 3:30pm (day shift) or 3pm - 11:30pm (afternoon shift) or 11pm - 7:30am (overnight shift) and on call one week out three (3) in rotation.
• Weekend schedule: Friday to Sunday from 6am - 6pm and Monday 6am-10am.

Benefits

• 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

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and/or install electronic and instrumentation equipment, pneumatic controls and hydraulics
• Ensure the safe installation, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical systems and equipment
• Calibrate, adjust and program instruments and control devices for automated systems
• Assist and operate various machinery and equipment with electrical aptitude
• Willing to work in a team environment and independently

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical/Instrumentation
• Previous work experience: 3-5 years in manufacturing (Paper Industry is an asset)
• Rigorous ability to work autonomously and take initiative
• Must be willing and flexible to do overtime for coverage even on short notice
• Must be willing to participate in team work for health and safety procedures, work teams, and any other problem-solving projects
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs in a stretching manner
• Position involves lots of physical work including lifting, bending, climbing steps, and standing for extended periods of time, depending on work schedule
• Must be able to work at heights above 20ft (Aerial lifts)
• Must be able to be on call for emergencies on a rotation

Skills

• Experience with programming and ability to wire PLC digital/analog input and output
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley AC Drives, ABB Drives
• Knowledge of Hart Communicator, transmitters (flow, level, pressure)
• Knowledge of boiler systems
• Knowledge of DC motor circuits/drives