Candidates interested in any of our open positions should complete an application utilizing the application link provided below. Completed applications and resumes can be forwarded to careers@finchpaper.com. Applications for our open hourly manufacturing positions may also be picked up and dropped off at the security building located at our main entrance on Oakland Avenue. Finch Paper LLC 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. Qualified individuals with a disability have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our careers website as a result of your disability, request a reasonable accommodation by: (1) sending an e-mail to [careers@finchpaper.com], or calling [518-793-2541]; (2) informing us regarding the nature of your request and (3) providing your contact information.
Floorperson/fifth hand (machine room)-hourly position-$25.02/hr
Full-time hourly, benefited position; responsibilities include housekeeping on and around paper machines, as well as any other duties assigned; learn responsibilities of 5th hand (entry level position), which include when necessary, assisting with the operation of hoists and the operation of winders; must possess solid initiative, with the ability to be self-directed and have the capability to perform as a solid team player; perform work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company guidelines and standards; rotating shifts: 7:00am-7:00pm and 7:00pm-7:00am. Previous industrial machine operation experience within a manufacturing industry preferred; availability to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment required; HS Diploma or equivalent required.
safety manager
Plans and implements all aspects of the Company’s safety program to ensure compliance with OSHA standards & principles and the attainment of Company objectives; will work with employees and leadership to ensure a safe, healthy and accident-free work environment; assesses, develops and implements all safety policies and procedures to ensure that regulatory compliance and Company protocols are met; actively responsible for increasing employee involvement in safety initiatives. Including supporting and leading safety committees, accident investigations, safety audits, etc.; available around-the-clock to respond, if necessary, to emergencies that may occur at the facility; Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Hygiene or Safety Management preferred. A relevant degree and commensurate experience will be considered. Minimum 5 years of significant safety experience in a large industrial safety setting (manufacturing operation) requested. Paper industry experience preferred. 500/501 OSHA, First Aid /CPR, Certified Safety Professional (CSP) also preferred. Must be expert level user of Microsoft Office specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook. 90K-100K
process control drives engineer
Essential functions include the installment, servicing and maintaining of various electrical and instrumentation systems and components; calibrate, troubleshoot, install instrument loops; preventive maintenance and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) programming. Requirements include understanding of process controls. Must have DCS experience, programmable logic controllers (PLC), specifically Rockwell, AB and Honeywell; hydraulics, pneumatics and basic computer skills; Allen Bradley PLC/Drive programming experience or training. A demonstrated technical understanding of Power, Recovery and Energy along with demonstrated operational experience with plant equipment and operational systems strongly preferred. Ability to interpret Electrical Prints for industrial control schemes. Other essential functions include but are not limited to providing leadership and guidance to crew members while promoting employee involvement and participation in problem solving and continuous improvement. Candidates should possess a strong mechanical aptitude. Mathematical proficiency, troubleshooting, computerization skills, along with critical thinking and problem solving skills are a must. Ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and 3+ years of experience in an Industrial Engineering/Manufacturing environment, preferably in the Pulp and Paper Industry. A minimum of 5 years of experience as an industrial controls technician/electrician desired. A High School Diploma or GED with formal advanced training (trade school) and equivalent work experience will also be considered. 80K-90K
Paper mill team leader
Responsible for the overall safe and efficient operation and performance of the shift; provide leadership and guidance to crew members while promoting employee involvement and participation in problem solving and continuous improvement; actively support and promote all Mill initiatives including safety, environmental, quality, productivity and cost management; detailed knowledge in paper chemical and paper manufacturing processes desired; strong computer, time management, and interpersonal skills required; availability to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment; previous Process Engineering or Manufacturing supervisory experience strongly desired; BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Pulp and Paper preferred; High School Diploma or GED with equivalent work experience considered. 75K-85K
Pulp mill team leader
Responsible for the overall safe and efficient operation and performance of the shift; provide leadership and guidance to crew members while promoting employee involvement and participation in problem solving and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include working within the guidelines of process safety management (PSM), evaluating and eliminating environmental and production issues; assist in monitoring and managing inventories and participate in leading plans to improve capabilities and yield; a demonstrated technical understanding of pulp and paper manufacturing processes strongly preferred. Availability to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Previous supervisory experience within a manufacturing industry highly desired; strong computer, time management, and interpersonal skills required. Bachelors Degree with a focus toward a related Paper Industry discipline (Industrial/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering) preferred; High School Diploma or GED with equivalent work experience considered. 65K-85K
journeyman pipefitter
Full-time, benefited position; responsibilities include responding to mechanical maintenance needs throughout the facility, including the ability to layout, assemble, fabricate and maintain piping systems, as well as perform diagnostics and make repairs; replace piping and tubing in kind (ie: remove old piping/tubing and replace with new of same materials/fittings/routing); cut pipe threads using hand and powered tools; fit welded pipe; bend tubing. Knowledge and ability to perform welding and/or millwright duties is a strongly desired. Candidates must possess solid initiative, with the ability to work efficiently both independently and in a team; perform work in a safe manner in accordance with company guidelines and standards; be willing to work rotating shifts as needed in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Rate of pay is $30.74/hour; union membership upon successful completion of probation. Previous experience working in a 24/7 industrial setting preferred; availability to work rotating shifts required. A Post-Secondary Degree in a related field or formal advanced training (trade school) received is desired/High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
JOURNEYMAN MILLWRIGHT
Full-time, benefited position; responsibilities include responding to mechanical maintenance needs throughout the facility, including the ability to perform diagnostics and make repairs; performing rigging operations; dismounting and mounting bearings, including taper bore bearings; rebuilding pumps, including the installation of mechanical seals; rebuilding and changing paper machine rolls; aligning shafts and couplings; disassembling and repairing various speed reducers. Candidates must possess solid initiative, with the ability to work efficiently both independently and in a team; perform work in a safe manner in accordance with company guidelines and standards; be willing to work rotating shifts as needed in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Rate of pay is $30.74/hour; union membership upon successful completion of probation. Previous experience working in a 24/7 industrial setting preferred; availability to work rotating shifts required. A Post-Secondary Degree in a related field or formal advanced training (trade school) received is desired/High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
MACHINIST
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments; may also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures; using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders; study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products and determine product dimensions and tolerances; confer with engineering, supervisory, and manufacturing personnel in order to exchange technical information; design fixtures, tooling, and experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.
class "A'' e&I
Shift work. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and three to five years experience as journeyman electrician or electrical/instrument technician in an industrial maintenance environment. Rate of pay is $31.04/hour. Military training/experience and/or new construction experience will be considered in lieu of industrial experience. Preference will be given to individuals with formal advanced training, paper/pulp mill experience, experience with power distribution systems, distributed control systems (DCS) and programmable logic controllers (PLC).