Mechanical Engineering Co-op - Fort Edward, NY - Winter - Summer 2025

Mechanical Engineering Co-op - 8 Month Term starting January 2025

At Irving Tissue, we recognize that the key to our success is our people. Irving Tissue is a leading manufacturer of premium tissue products - including national brands and private label. We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers. We are also part of a larger organization that acts responsibly when it comes to sustainable practices that begins with a history rooted since 1957. We have planted 1.1 billion trees since then and have been recognized as a Carbon Neutral Forest Supply Chain. We also manufacture private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers.

The Mechanical Engineering Co-op will be based out of Fort Edward, New York (1 Eddy Street, 12828). This is a temporary student position. We have an excellent student program at J.D. Irving with formal and informal opportunities to meet and network with people from all across the business, including other students. This is a great experience that will provide you with real, valuable work experience that will allow you to challenge yourself and learn from industry-leading professionals!

We are currently seeking a mechanically inclined engineering student studying a relevant engineering curriculum to be part of our Engineering Department as a co-op student for the Summer and Fall terms.

You Can Expect:

• Integral roles on projects that really matter
• Real responsibility, from day one
• Opportunity to work in different aspects of the company
• Mentorship from industry-leading experts
• A chance to leave your mark on a growing company
• The ability to have your voice and ideas be heard

Job Requirements

• Education Required: Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering degree
• Years of Experience Required: <2 years
• Must be fluent in MS Office, Excel, Word, Power Point
• Experience with CAD (AutoCad LT), Database (SharePoint)
• Must have a high level of professionalism and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills
• Able to work in a highly organized manner where detail, accuracy, confidentiality, balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines are critical
• The successful candidate will be expected to conduct themselves in a professional, respectful and ethical manner at all times, carry out all job responsibilities in accordance with site safety rules and expectations, actively participate in the innovation and improvement of the site and company, and "find a better way every day."
• The successful candidate will have a passion for continuous improvement, a creative mind, and a great attitude

The main duties/responsibilities of this role include:

• Plan, implement and lead assigned projects
• Create ACad drawings and details as required to support individual and departmental projects
• Develop material lists, cost estimates and budget inputs
• Work with contractors and business partners
• Assist team to resolve operating problems with process, maintenance, and plant engineering support
• Lead small project in process monitoring, investigation, and optimization
• Conduct statistical studies for operation review
• Work closely with production department to improve process and quality
• Follow safe practices at all times

The Candidate May be Involved in:

• Equipment Reliability and Uptime Improvement Projects
• Waste Reduction Initiatives
• Root Cause Failure Analysis
• Preventive Maintenance Systems
• Work in cross functional teams from quality, safety, converting and paper making to drive business initiatives
• Working with vendors supplying high level services in all these areas
• Interacting with Operators who run our assets
• Designing, updating and creating CAD drawing for assemblies and components with follow up after installation
• Research, select, and prepare components and assemblies for installation
• Support production needs for new products and efficiency improvements
• Exposure to state-of-the-art Tissue Manufacturing business continuous processing equipment first Quartile Assets

What We Offer

• $25.75 - $27.40 per hour, depending on grade level
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Signing incentives for full-time roles for graduating students who have completed a work term within J.D. Irving (if applicable)
• Housing stipend and relocation costs available (if applicable)

To Apply for this Career Opportunity

Please apply online at https://careers.jdirving.com/.

For further details, please contact Recruitment at icprecruitment@irvingconsumerproducts.com

We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about our products and services, click here.

Irving Tissue is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.