Job description Purpose: If you are looking for an impactful career opportunity with a growing global company who wants to challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future —look no further. Billerud NA, is a leading sustainable packaging materials and paper company. Billerud is passionately committed to sustainability. You can feel good about the products we make because paper is sustainable at multiple levels. Paper is made from trees, one of earth’s most renewable resources harvested from sustainably managed forests, and it is highly recyclable and recycled. At Billerud, you can reach your full potential—and help us reach ours. Come build a better future with us! The goal of Billerud’s co-op program is to cultivate the development of potential future engineering and leadership resources for our organization while providing high-quality process support to the mill’s operations group(s). Co-op assignments are structured to provide candidates with opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen discipline as well as educate them on various career paths within the organization. Although there is no guarantee of future employment, our goal is to have our Co-ops fully capable of stepping into a full-time engineering position within our organization by the end of the program. Qualifications Key Accountabilities: • Provide mechanical expertise to support mill operations • Work on projects that improve equipment reliability, maintain the mill’s infrastructure, and reduce overall costs • Assist with machine shutdowns and start-ups • Monitor, assess, analyze, and optimize process equipment • Monitor, assess, and analyze equipment variability • Reduce environmental impact • Provide technical support for key departments • Utilize problem solving and analytical skills to achieve department initiatives Personal qualities Required Experience and Education: • Engineering curriculum with an interest in the Pulp, Paper and Packaging Industry • Minimum 2.75 GPA • Must have completed three semesters of college education prior to Co-op start date • Must be available to work one of two Co-op rotations which run either January through August or May through December. Required skills: • Must possess strong communication and teamwork skills, with a desire to learn in a work environment that is modeled after a full-time engineering experience • Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States for other than practical training (Student work VISA does not qualify). 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? • Be part of a dynamic team within Billerud • An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future • Development and career opportunities • Tuition reimbursement and certificate courses offered through partner schools. • Friendly, nurturing culture and work environment • Hands-on experience and an opportunity to apply what you have learned in school • Expand your knowledge working one-on-one with mentors and interacting with a team that listens to your ideas, values your input, and provides feedback to help you grow and get better at what you do.
See More Details >>Purpose Job description Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Billerud’s mission to lead the way when it comes to challenging conventional packaging and business? Our decisions are guided by the promise of creating a better tomorrow. Building a future where lighter, stronger, more durable and sustainable packaging is the natural choice not only requires experience and expertise, but also takes dedication, teamwork and perseverance. This is a journey that we are making together with our talented staff and our customers. Qualifications Summary Description: Role This role exists to support the Billerud Reliability Narrative and Operational Excellence. Specifically, Reliability Engineers support mill operational areas by providing technical expertise and use proven engineering principles to solve problems. Focus areas include: • Manage/Asses Area PM Backlog • Manage Area Critical Spares • Optimize MTBF - Prioritize Work • Manage Predictive Maintenance • Increase the # of Assets in Precision State • Develop Area BP SOP's • Chronic Area Bad Actor Elimination • RCFA Analysis • Outage Support/Planning/Supervision • Mechanical Engineering Projects • Tank & Vessel Management Key Accountabilities • Support Billerud Operational Excellence through; People, Equipment and Process care, Manufacturing Work Systems, Precision Practices and Reliability Engineering. • Lead efforts to resolve sources of machine downtime, equipment failures, and production losses. • Utilize root cause analysis to identify causes of failures and engineer corrective solutions. • Apply Reliability Centered Maintenance methods to develop optimal maintenance strategies. • Maximize the use of predictive and preventative maintenance activities to improve the mill’s condition-based maintenance strategy. • Manage reliability improvement projects and risk management programs for the area. • Champion Precision Maintenance Best Practices within area maintenance and outsourced work. • Ensure conformance with applicable regulatory and engineering codes and company policies. • Keep current on new equipment maintenance strategies and technologies. • Manage Preventive Maintenance (PM) backlog. • Manage area specific critical spares. • Optimize Mean-Time-Between-Failure (MTBF) and prioritize work by importance. • Manage predictive maintenance in specified areas. • Increase the number of assets in precision state. • Develop area Best Practices (BP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's). • Identify chronic area "Bad Actor" elimination. • Utilize Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) as needed. • Participate in outage support, planning, and supervision. • Lead and participate in mechanical engineering projects. • Manage and assist with tank and vessel management. Personal qualities Required Experience And Education Minimum Required Experience and Education: • 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. • Experience in mechanical maintenance or reliability. Preferred Experience And Education • Paper Mill experience. Required Skills Minimum Required Skills: • Strong mechanical aptitude. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Good computer skills and the ability to learn and function in SAP. • Highly motivated, innovative, and results oriented. • Demonstrated ability and desire to identify improvement opportunities. • Will take ownership to drive the implementations of solutions to produce positive results. • Has the demonstrated ability to analyze data and apply a risk-based decision-making process. 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? • Be part of a dynamic team within Billerud • An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future • Development and career opportunities • Performance based bonus, occupational pension and a number of different benefits according to company policy Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks and alcohol & drug testing. 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 6,000 employees in 19 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 43.5 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.
See More Details >>Timber Products Michigan, located in Munising, Ml, has an opening for a Plant Engineer. The position requires effective interpersonal and leadership skills, responsibilityfor the oversight and development/implementation of manufacturing improvement projects ensuring timely completion within specified budget, seeking bids for facility improvements, ordering parts and coordinating planned projects during preventive maintenance shutdowns, providing guidance to maintenance department with engineering concerns, management of heavy equipment garage and boiler facility to include training and supervision of assigned employees within those departments. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in Engineering and possess a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. The candidates must have good listening and communication skills, a proven track record in leading people, develop & implement policies and procedures to improve operations within a safe working environment. Must possess well-developed problem-solving tech-niques, project management skills, and can seek out new methods and principles to incorporate them within the organization. Has the ability to plan, organize, and schedule programs to meet goals and objectives in reducing costs through processes and efficiencies. Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Excel and Word required. Familiarization with computerized maintenance management systems processes and utilization is preferred. Timber Products Company is a leader in diversified wood products sales, manufacturing, and transportation.We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and prescription insurance for employees and their families. We also offer life insurance, flexible spending account, disability coverage, 401(k) plan with employer match, vacation plan, and a generous holiday schedule. To apply, please go directly to our Careers page on the Timber Products Company website by clicking on the following link: https://www.timberproducts.com/careers. Select location and apply for the position(s) for which you are interested. Thank you for your interest in working for Timber Products Company. Our People Make The Difference! Timber Products Michigan is an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and people with disabilities, supporting a drug free and tobacco free workplace. provided by The Escanaba Daily Press recblid av3ju7fxr4phtopd1xssk1payhz0du
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Escanaba, MI, often begins with an apprenticeship that blends practical experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 56,952 mechanical trade professionals in Escanaba, MI, with wages averaging $418.33 per week. The trade is projected to grow by 11% from 2023 to 2033, offering promising career prospects. Aspiring mechanical trade professionals can find apprenticeship opportunities through trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $54,000 annually for experienced professionals.
