About the Role
Embark on an exciting career with BiOrigin Specialty Products at our Gouverneur, NY paper mill! We are seeking an experienced Class AA Mechanic to join our maintenance team. This is an advanced skilled trades position responsible for maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, installing, fabricating, and modifying industrial machinery and facility equipment.
Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical maintenance, repairs, installations, and equipment modifications.
- Troubleshoot and repair industrial machinery and equipment.
- Work with paper machine rolls, bearings, gearboxes, drives, pumps, and other mill equipment.
- Perform welding using MIG, TIG, arc welding, brazing, and other appropriate processes.
- Perform pipefitting, including cutting, installing, repairing, and connecting piping and components.
- Perform metal cutting and fabrication using saws, cutting torches, pipe cutters, and other equipment.
- Perform rigging and safely move machinery, equipment, rolls, and other heavy components using hoists, dollies, rollers, trucks, and related equipment.
- Lubricate equipment and adjust or replace packing on pumps and other machinery.
- Assist with dismantling, repairing, and reassembling machinery and equipment.
- Perform maintenance and repairs involving pneumatic and water systems.
- Perform facility maintenance, including repairs involving metal, concrete, wood, rail tracks, and grounds.
- Maintain maintenance tools, equipment, vehicles, tow motors, and shop areas.
- Perform confined-space monitoring and assist with work performed in confined spaces.
- Read and interpret basic blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.
- Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined-space, rigging, and hot-work procedures.
- Perform other maintenance duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 4 years or 8,000 hours of paper mill maintenance experience, or equivalent experience in a related skilled trade.
- Successfully pass the required mechanical comprehension test.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Valid tow-motor/forklift license or ability to obtain one.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and positive attitude.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision while also contributing effectively as part of a skilled maintenance team.
- Ability to work effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and other departments.
- Willingness to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime as needed.
- Ability to climb, bend, stoop, lift, carry, push, pull, work in awkward positions, operate tools and equipment, and work around industrial machinery.
- Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, around hot-work operations, and in other industrial environments.
- Ability to follow all applicable safety requirements and procedures.
Skills
- Mechanical maintenance
- Industrial maintenance
- Millwright work
- Pipefitting
- Welding
- Rigging
- Fabrication
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Arc welding
- Brazing
- Metal cutting
- Pneumatic systems
- Water systems
- Concrete repair
- Wood repair
- Rail track repair
- Grounds maintenance
- Tool maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Vehicle maintenance
- Tow motor operation
- Forklift operation
- Confined-space monitoring
- Blueprint reading
- Drawing interpretation
- Diagram interpretation
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Hot-work procedures
Location
- Gouverneur, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
- Advanced skilled trades
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
- Journeyperson card preferred
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Prescription Drug Benefit
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings account
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
About the Company
- BiOrigin Specialty Products is a frontrunner in eco-friendly specialty paper, packaging, and tissue.
- We are a trusted wholesale supplier and pioneers of sustainability.
- We manufacture outstanding sustainable paper and tissue products in North America.
Equal Opportunity
- BiOrigin Specialty Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
