Open Positions
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.
Join the Finch Team
Floorperson/fifth Hand
(Machine Room)
$25.02/hour
Full-Time Hourly
Benefited Position
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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.
Process Control
Drives Engineer
80K-90K Salary
Full-Time
Benefited Position
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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. Final salary offers are based on various factors including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
pulp Mill Team Leader
70K-80K Salary
Full-Time
Benefited Position
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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. Bachelor’s 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.
Journeyman Pipefitter
$32.28/hour
Full-Time
Benefited Position
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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 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. 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
$32.28/hour
Full-Time
Benefited Position
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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. 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.
Class "A'' E&I
$32.59/hour
Shift work
Benefited Position
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Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and three to five years experience as journeyman electrician or electrical/instrument technician in an industrial maintenance environment. 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).
Maintenance Planner-paper mill
75K-90K Salary
Full-Time
Benefited Position
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Actively plan and prioritize work requests in line with the department’s vision. Identify job hazards, materials and permit requirements to ensure a safe working environment. Determine priority, cost, manpower and time estimates, re-evaluate estimates to reflect changing job requirements and prepare job sequence requirements for major plant projects and for specific maintenance work. Maintain drawings, manuals and organized reference materials for area assets; determine and arrange for resources such as supplies, materials, parts and special tools or equipment required to perform maintenance inspections and/or work; assist field coordination between contractors, consultants and material suppliers on assigned projects; maintain effective communication/feedback channels with operators, trades people, and other area resource roles to ensure that maintenance systems and planning is optimal to achieve business unit goals; technical knowledge of production equipment, predictive and preventative maintenance processes and data management tools; base level of mechanical assembly understanding is required. High School Diploma or GED; three (3) or more years of mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or construction environment; one (1) or more years’ experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS); experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Project); ability to work week-end duty on a rotational basis; ability to work extended hours and weekends when necessary.
lead repair inventory specialist
60K-65K Salary
Full-Time
Benefited Position
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A Lead Attendant functioning as our Repair Inventory Specialist within an MRO service, supply and support capacity. This role will support the maintenance and operations objectives through completion of tasks directly assisting our Operations staff. Responsible for the repair programs and associated processes including review, development and execution; reviewing new material changes involving operations and technical collaboration; issue returns and prepare material and documentation for shipment to vendor or for shipping parts out for repair per guidelines; insure inventory is properly maintained in specific locations; ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency in part identification, used vs. new, refurbished, etc. High School Diploma or equivalent with 2-4 years of professional hands on experience with Inventory and Materials Management exposure; strong people and customer service skills needed for a high paced MRO environment; solid organizational skills needed for desk work, electronic filing coordination and electronic data capture and retrieval. Must be detail-oriented with skills and/or a focused interest in Materials Management, Procurement and Logistics. Proven capability with Outlook and Excel utilization. Must have capacity to learn multiple operating platforms, AS400, proprietary PC based software programs and demonstrate ability, proficiency and accuracy with these programs.