Maintenance Technician

Irving Forest Products Cobleskill Value Added is looking for someone to join our Maintenance Team. We are looking for full time, dayshift or night shift employees who are able to work in a team but also be capable of working independently. This person must be able to work safely and follow instructions. Preform scheduled maintenance and installations and also trouble shoot mechanical problems to assist production needs.  

What We Offer:

Pay Rate: $18/hr - $25/hr*

401k with 5% Company match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Reimbursement Accounts

Annual Uniform Credit

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Housing *

 

*Rate of Pay: Based on experience, subject to proof of skills and probationary period.

 

 

• Responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Machine troubleshooting, repair, assembly, preventative maintenance
• Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
• Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
• Reading blue print and sketches proficiently to fabricate equipment and make modifications
• Repair or replace chains; belt conveyors; gear boxes/drive chains; hydraulics & pneumatics; welding/cutting; and using power tools

 

• Education Required: Mechanical Engineer Tech, Associate’s Degree or Trade Certification
• Years of Experience Required: 2 - 5 years of experience in maintenance in an industrial environment.  Wood products experience is desirable
• The successful applicants will have experience working with stationary equipment used in some type of production process
• Have the ability to work in a team environment that is committed to working safe, while focused on improving production and maintaining quality standards
• Previous sawmill experience and welding certification are assets
• Proficiency in hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting is required
• Strong interpersonal skills are required
• Must be able to work within a team and independently
• Ability to work shift and weekend work

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