Job Description
Maintenance Mechanic
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 Maintenance Mechanic 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 $32.20/hr to $40.36/hr (based on experience, skills and education)
  • Full-time position with guaranteed hours for job stability
  • Day shift or 12 hour rotating (Must be available for either schedule and 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 Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll be at the heart of operations - right on the floor where materials take shape. 
Your day-to-day:

  • Operate on basic precision manual machine tools such as; Vertical Milling Machine, Engine Lathe, Hydraulic Press, Key Broach
  • Operate hoisting and lifting devices, such as cranes, jacks and tractors, to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up and repair of machinery
  • Experience with precision measuring tools
  • Disassemble, repair, and reassemble industrial components
  • Follow the precision guidelines and standards to install and replace various styles of bearings, bushings, and slides.
  • Pump repair and rebuilds with precision alignments
  • Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation by using hand and power tools and welding equipment
  • Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and find irregularities and malfunctions

 

 

Your strengths as a Maintenance Mechanic

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in a manufacturing or packaging environment
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic.
  • Ability to understand and work efficiently with maintenance parts software.
  • Able to maintain consistent attendance, positive attitude, and initiative.
  • Team-oriented, with a strong desire to support and mentor junior mechanics or apprentices in developing their technical skills.

 

 

Apply now and join our team as Maintenance Mechanic 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!