Maintenance Technician

About the role

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 Maintenance Technician in Schenectady and help bring materials to life in a workplace where health and safety always come first.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders and assign and proactively attend to the work.
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer’s performance specifications.
• Servicing manufacturing equipment, boilers, air compressors, and electric lift trucks.
• Maintenance duties include machining, electrical, hydraulics, steam, pneumatics, and welding.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit.
• Share ideas for improvement with department manager.

Requirements

• 2 years preferred of electrical experience.
• Preferrable to be proficient in all aspects of electrical voltage, distribution, code interpretation and application.
• Must have the ability to work without supervision and to train mechanics of all levels in safe electrical work practices.
• Must have a high school diploma/GED.
• Must have at least 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of PLC computer programming, robotics, and related electronics is an asset.
• Selected candidate must possess their own tools.
• MUST be able to pass a Maintenance skills assessment.

Benefits

• Hourly wage of $29.71/hr to $35.44/hr (Based on experience)
• Full-time position with guaranteed hours for job stability
• Schedule: 2nd shift 3pm-11pm or 3rd shift from 11pm to 7am (need to be available for both shifts)
• A 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

Pay

• Hourly wage of $29.71/hr to $35.44/hr (Based on experience)

Schedule

• 2nd shift 3pm-11pm or 3rd shift from 11pm to 7am (need to be available for both shifts)

Qualifications

• 2 years preferred of electrical experience.
• Preferrable to be proficient in all aspects of electrical voltage, distribution, code interpretation and application.
• Must have the ability to work without supervision and to train mechanics of all levels in safe electrical work practices.
• Must have a high school diploma/GED.
• Must have at least 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of PLC computer programming, robotics, and related electronics is an asset.
• Selected candidate must possess their own tools.
• MUST be able to pass a Maintenance skills assessment.