About Us

ND Paper, a leading paper product manufacturer in the US with approx. $1 billion annual sales, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, the largest containerboard producer in China and Asia, with $10 billion annual sales. We are an environmentally friendly company that manufactures various types of high-quality pulp, paper and paper-based packaging materials. Our mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron Wisconsin are integrated paper & pulp facilities, and our mill in Fairmont, West Virginia is one of only three in the world that produces air-dried, recycled pulp. Our fourth mill in Old Town, ME produces softwood kraft pulp. We are proud of our 1400 dedicated employees, who together produce more than 1.2 million short tons of pulp & paper annually.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
• Facilitating area predictive/preventative maintenance program.
• Applying RCFA methodology in daily business and formally document when applicable.
• Taking the lead to develop an engineered solution to repeat failures.
• Assisting in the refinement of essential care routes for mechanical first responders.
• Work closely with the area maintenance supervisors and planners.
• Auditing the existing PM work orders to ensure that the correct tasks are being performed and that the interval is correct for the application. Creating new PM’s as needed to maintain a reliably operation.
• Providing oversight and direction to area lubrication program. Utilizing the lubrication suppliers to evaluate current practices and recommend possible improvements.
• Managing reliability programs to evaluate equipment condition via vibration, ultrasound, thermography, oil analysis and alignment data as a basis for reliability improvement recommendations.
• Supervising crews and work teams when necessary to execute reliability improvement & repair work.
• Evolving reliability work from reactionary & time based to a condition based maintenance process.
• Applying and expanding new technology and industry learning’s toward the work of equipment and process reliability improvement.
  
  

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, pulp and paper science or related field, or the equivalent training and/or experience.
• Experience in the mechanical maintenance/reliability field preferred.
• Prior paper machine experience a plus.
• Knowledge of the different aspects of papermaking including stock preparation, coating, finishing and paper machines a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple time sensitive projects and issues.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, both hourly and management.
• Previous knowledge of SAP preferred, Microsoft office, MS Outlook e-mail.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem solving and decision-making skills, as well as initiative and the ability to delegate decision making and other responsibilities.
• Must model ND Paper values and achieve results through safe work practices, cross-functional participation, manufacturing excellence, integrity and respect for others.
  
  

Attributes for Success

• Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand.
• Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond.
• Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture.
• Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve.
• Adaptability – be fluid with ND Paper’s continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly.
• Servant Leadership – set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight and stewardship.
  
  

ND Paper Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness for you and your family.
• Financial protection benefits, including life insurance, disability insurance, and business travel accident insurance.
• Tax advantaged accounts such as Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation days to support work-life balance.
• A 401K retirement plan with a company match and annual fixed contribution
• Wellness programs with incentives and an on-site clinic available at our Rumford and Biron location.
  
  

Enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and paid time off. Discover more about our benefits and how we support our team by visiting 2025 Benefits . Come be a part of our team and grow with us!

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Please submit your resume, and salary requirements to https://us.ndpaper.com/careers

No unsolicited resumes - ND Paper does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume you submit to us will immediately become the property of ND Paper. If you would like to become a recruiter for ND Paper, please contact us and we will agree in writing to terms and the specific job roles for which you are authorized to recruit.