Job Description
Boiler Technician
City:  Ashland
Province/State:  Virginia

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


What’s in it for you

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

  • Hourly wage of $28.91/hr up to $34.20/hr  (based on skills, education and experience)
  • Full-time position with guaranteed hours for job stability
  • Schedule: Must be available for rotating shifts & overtime as needed 
  • 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

 

 

What you’ll do

As a Boiler Technician, you’ll be at the heart of operations - right on the floor where materials take shape. 
Your day-to-day:

  • Monitor and inspect equipment, alarms, safety devices, and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions and to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently and safely
  • Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation 
  • Follow all safety rules and standard operational procedures 
  • Ensure continuous production of their department with fellow operators 
  • Provide support for the problem-solving process and the improvement process 
  • Attend and participate in daily crew meetings 
  • Learn the layout of the mill and gain knowledge of the end-to-end papermaking process 
  • Assist as general labor on equipment shutdowns 
  • Completes other tasks as requested by supervisor 

 

 

Your strengths as a Boiler Technician

 

  • Boiler experience is ideal for position, or more than 5 years experience in operating equipment in heavy manufacturing industry
  • Must be mechanically inclined and understand mechanical principles
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Must show a commitment to an interdependent safety-first attitude
  • Consistently display positive behavior that supports the organization’s goals and objectives
  • This job entails bending, walking, lifting, and climbing throughout the shift
  • Ability to work independently and in a team empowerment culture
  • Highly flexible with the ability to adjust to the demands of the job, produce high quality work, and can be depended on to complete assigned tasks. Must be a self-starter
  • Ability to communicate well with others and able to participate in team meetings
  • Must be available for rotation shifts, overtime, and job family rotation
  • Superior attendance record

 

 

Apply now and join our team as Boiler Technician in Ashland.

 

 

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization. #ST01

Information at a Glance

Discover Cascades

Since 1964, Cascades has been driving innovation in the manufacturing sector by offering sustainable, innovative, and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene, and recycling.

At Cascades, we respect nature. And above all, we respect our 9,000 employees. With more than 65 facilities across North America, we offer a committed and diverse environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to the company’s success. 

You are our greatest strength!