Job Description
Maintenance Mechanic
City:  Rochester
Province/State:  New York

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 Rochester 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 $25.00/hr  
  • Full-time position with guaranteed hours for job stability
  • Schedule 1st Shift from 7am - 3:30pm (Monday to Friday)
  • 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:

  • Follow health and safety standards.
  • Perform routine and preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment, and systems to identify and address issues/repairs.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical or plumbing problems in equipment, machinery, and facilities.
  • Ensure that equipment and instruments are calibrated correctly to maintain accuracy and precision.
  • Maintain detailed records of maintenance requests and work orders.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.
  • Assist supervisor/leads on training team members/employees on basic functioning/preventative maintenance measures.
  • Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized repairs or maintenance tasks when necessary.

 

 

Your strengths as a Maintenance Mechanic

  • 1-2 years of construction, commercial, or industrial maintenance experience.
  • Some experience with preventative maintenance on class 8 trucks
  • Class B CDL license an asset
  • Proficiency in using maintenance tools and equipment.
  • Strong communications skills.
  • Ability to climb, kneel, crouch and work above the shoulders.
  • High school diploma.
  • Experience with forklift or truck maintenance ideal but not required.
  • Must have own tools 

 

 

Apply now and join our team as Maintenance Mechanic in Rochester.

 

 

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

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!