What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Electrician position at Cascades Inc.?
Job Title: Industrial Electrician
Posting Start Date: 4/22/26
City: Mechanicville
Province/State: New York
Country: United States
Welcome to Cascades!
At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first:
Salary range for Industrial Electrician $30.00/hr to $42.07/hr (depending on experience, skills and education)
Schedule: Monday to Friday from 7:00am – 3:30pm (day shift) or 3pm - 11:30pm (afternoon shift) or 11pm - 7:30am (overnight shift) and on call one week out three (3) in rotation. Weekend schedule: Friday to Sunday from 6am - 6pm and Monday 6am-10am.
Profit sharing plan
Telemedicine, Group insurance and pension plan with company contributions
Employee assistance program (because we care about the physical and mental health of our people)
Annual flexible reimbursement program
Develop your talents by applying your expertise within our facility in Mechanicville, as the Industrial Electrician :
Maintain, repair and or install electronic and instrumentation equipment pneumatic controls and hydraulics
Ensure the safe installation, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical systems and equipment
Calibrate, adjust and program instruments and control devices for automated systems
Assist and operate various machinery and equipment with electrical aptitude
Willing to work in a team environment and independently.
There's nobody quite like you! Respect your true nature by putting forward your strengths:
Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical/Instrumentation
Previous work experience 3-5 years in manufacturing (Paper Industry is an asset)
Rigorous ability to work autonomously and take initiative
Must be willing and flexible to do overtime for coverage even on short notice
Must be willing to participate in team work to do procedures health and safety work teams and any other problem-solving projects
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs in a stretching manner Position involves lots of physical work including lifting bending climbing steps and standing for extended period of time, depending on work schedule
Must be able to work at heights above 20ft Aerial lifts
Must be able to be on call for emergencies on a rotation
Experience with programming and ability to wire PLC digital/analog input and output
Knowledge of Allen Bradley AC Drives, ABB Drives.
Knowledge of Hart Communicator, transmitters (flow, level, pressure)
Knowledge of boiler systems
Knowledge of DC motor circuits/ drives
We look forward to meeting you!
About Cascades
Cascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner.
To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials, people and ideas. We are a source of possibilities since 1964. Cascades have been providing sustainable, innovative and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene and recovery. Join 10,000 talents working in a network in almost 70 operating units located in North America.