Maintenance Specialist

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Owensboro, (Kentucky, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Maintenance Specialist . This job is full-time permanent.

MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

Position Summary


Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Specialist serves as a key member of the Owensboro maintenance team. This position is responsible for supporting plant safety, equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.


Maintenance & Technical Support

• Perform hands-on maintenance and repair activities on converting and production equipment.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.

• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment.

• Identify and implement reliability improvements to reduce downtime.

Leadership & Coordination

• Lead preventive maintenance and shutdown projects.

• Coordinate work assignments and provide directions to maintenance personnel, contractors, and vendors.

• Facilitate maintenance, safety, and training meetings.

• Serve as backup for the Maintenance Manager when required.

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Promote safe work practices at all times.

• Ensure unsafe conditions are corrected promptly.

• Lead approved safety improvement projects.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to read and interpret schematics.

• Demonstrate leadership and communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years maintaining paper converting or manufacturing equipment.

• Advanced knowledge of paper converting processes.

• PLC Programming Certification or equivalent experience.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).


Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.


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