Electrical and/or Instrumentation Technician (Quinnesec, MI)

Purpose Job description

What if you could go to work and contribute to a sustainable future? Billerud is a leading sustainable packaging materials and paper company. We are passionate paper makers committed to providing the best solutions to our customers. It is our goal to deliver a quality product, on time. We offer competitive compensation, full benefits, opportunities for growth and advancement, and an understanding that our people make us successful.

• Provide assistance and technical support necessary to solve operations and maintenance problems.
• Responsibilities include calibrations, preventive, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks and repairs necessary to maintain mill assets.
• Requires the ability to work extended hours, shiftwork, weekends, holidays and respond to after hour calls.

Qualifications Required Skills:

• Strong computer skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Comfortable working in a team environment
• Possess the competence and have the initiative to learn the technology necessary to support the Mill
• Excellent communication, organizational and administrative skills
• A motivated self starter with excellent work ethic and demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with SAP, MWS or an equivalent CMMS.

Personal qualities

Required Experience

• Must be an electrical or instrumentation journeyman OR
• Have an associate’s degree in Electrical, Electro Mechanical Technology,
• Instrumentation or equal.

Preferred

• At least two (2) years of recent industrial maintenance experience
• Proven and demonstrated commitment to safety procedures and policies
• DC/AC drive and drive control systems experience. (Preferably GE)
• Demonstrated understanding of Pulp & Paper equipment, processes, and systems
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (written & verbal) to all levels of the organization
• Recognizes and supports training and personal development
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate, prioritize, and make timely decisions in emergency situations
• Working knowledge and support of planning and scheduling functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge and support of predictive/preventive maintenance programs

Preferred Experience In

• Manufacturing environment

Application information

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. Why us? At Billerud, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team dedicated to shaping a more sustainable future. We’re committed to supporting your growth, well‑being, and long‑term success.

• Impactful Work – Contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives.

• Career Growth – Access development programs and internal advancement opportunities.

• Education Support – Tuition reimbursement + certificate programs through partner schools.

• Competitive Compensation – Performance‑based bonus eligibility (role dependent).

• Comprehensive Benefits –

• Multiple medical plans with virtual care options

• Generous 401(k) offerings

• HSA contribution match + additional preventive exam contribution

• Dental & vision coverage

• Company‑paid disability insurance

• Prescription benefits

Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks, and alcohol & drug testing. Click here to apply for the job!

Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work?

At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important tools to help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a better tomorrow.

Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we’ve grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. Our materials are the basis of packaging and paper products used by millions of people around the world, 24 hours a day, all year round.

We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board. Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland and we have around 5,200 employees in 16 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 40.5 billion and the share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At Billerud we always put safety first, care for each other, and do what we say.

Join us in redefining sustainable packaging and drive meaningful change for a better tomorrow.