E&I Entry Level

Packaging Corporation of America; Alabama; On-site; USD 38,880 - 55,375; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401k with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking an Entry Level E&I Mechanic for our Jackson, AL Mill. This role involves ensuring the proper operation of electrical and control system components, troubleshooting issues, and performing preventive maintenance alongside a dedicated team.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and a two-year degree in Industrial Electricity & Instrumentation. We offer competitive compensation starting at $34.21 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, holidays, and 401k plans.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two-year degree in Industrial Electricity & Instrumentation preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper operation of electrical/control system components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues throughout the production facility.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance.

Skills

Electrical system operation

Problem solving

Preventative maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two-year degree in Industrial Electricity & Instrumentation

Job description

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People, Customers, Trust

We are looking for applicants for E&I Mechanic – Entry Level in our Jackson, AL Mill.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring proper operation of all electrical/control system components including electronic components, motors, solenoids, limit switches, programmable logic control (PLC) I/O modules and photo-eye sensors.
• Troubleshooting, problem solving and resolving issues at machine centers and throughout the production facility.
• Performing high level electrical audits and adjustments per original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications.
• Working as a team with Supervisors, Maintenance team members, and Operations to plan, procure and document activities for the enhancement of electrical and instrumentation maintenance within the facility.
• Mentoring and sharing knowledge with other technicians on maintenance and troubleshooting of PLCs, instrumentation, and controls.
• Performing preventative and predictive maintenance to ensure quality and production goals are met.
• Applying all applicable codes, regulations, reliability strategies, corporate and OEM standards.
• Working with the Maintenance team to improve operations productivity and quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning, and coordination of labor, parts, material, tools and equipment access.
• Reviewing, developing and/or modifying work orders for all plant equipment.
• Contacting vendors and manufacturers as needed for support in resolving issues.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of reliability centered maintenance strategies.
• Ability and willingness to work shift work, holidays and weekends.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two-year degree in Industrial Electricity & Instrumentation; strong commitment to safety required.

Tests and Board Interview

Tests

• Basic mechanical principles
• Basic arithmetic skills
• The ability to visualize three‑dimensional figures
• The ability to compare numbers or patterns quickly and accurately
• Basic verbal ability

Interview

• Work history
• Achievements and accomplishments
• Knowledge and skill acquisition
• Interpersonal skills and helpfulness
• Task related likes and dislikes
• Physical demands experienced on previous jobs

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $34.21 per hour.
• Paid Vacation: Pro‑rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages – medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre‑tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.