E&I Entry Level

Packaging Corporation; Jackson (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation in Jackson, AL is seeking an entry-level E&I Mechanic to support electrical and instrumentation maintenance at the mill. The role involves troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with maintenance and operations to keep production running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and a 2-year degree in Industrial Electrical & Instrumentation, with a strong safety mindset and willingness to work shifts, holidays, and weekends.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate electrical/control components incl. PLC I/O and sensors.
• Troubleshoot issues at machine centers and throughout the facility.
• Perform electrical audits per OEM specifications.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and Maintenance to plan and document maintenance activities.
• Mentor technicians on PLCs, instrumentation and controls.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to meet quality/production goals.
• Follow applicable codes, reliability strategies, OEM standards.
• Review and modify work orders for plant equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors for support as needed.
• Contribute to reliability-centered maintenance strategies.
• Support shift work, holidays and weekends.

Skills

Electrical systems

PLC & sensors

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year degree in Industrial Electricity & Instrumentation

Tools

PLC hardware

Instrumentation

Job description

We are looking for applicants forE&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:

Those selected to go through the PCA hiring process will be asked to take a series of five written tests and take part in a structured board interview.

The five written tests are all timed and involve:

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

The interview will be conducted by a four-person board and involves a review of each candidate’s:

Work history

Achievements and accomplishments

Knowledge and skill acquisition

Interpersonal skills and helpfulness

Task related likes and dislikes

Physical demands experienced on previous jobs