E&I Mechanic

Packaging Corporation; Jackson (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation in Jackson, AL seeks an E&I Mechanic to maintain electrical and instrumentation systems across the mill. You will troubleshoot PLCs, sensors, motors, and control components, perform audits, and support reliability initiatives.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2 years electrical/instrumentation experience in heavy industry, and willingness to work shift hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED and 2 years electrical/instrumentation experience in heavy industry, construction or military.
• Two-year degree in Industrial Electricity & Instrumentation can meet part of the experience.
• Must have strong safety commitment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper operation of electrical/control system components including PLCs, sensors, motors and solenoids.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues at machine centers and throughout the production facility.
• Perform high-level electrical audits and adjustments per OEM specs.
• Work with maintenance and operations to plan and document reliability improvements.
• Mentor technicians on maintenance and troubleshooting of PLCs and instrumentation.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to meet quality and production goals.
• Follow all codes, regulations and OEM standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance to improve productivity and quality through planning.
• Review and modify work orders for plant equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors for support as needed.
• Assist in reliability-centered maintenance strategy development.

Skills

Electrical & instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Safety mindset

Shift work willingness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two-year Industrial Electricity & Instrumentation degree (preferred)

Tools

PLC I/O modules

Photo-eye sensors

Electrical control systems

Job description

We are looking for applicants forE&I Mechanicin 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 and weekends

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2 years electrical and instrument experience in heavy industrial industry, construction or military.Currently working as E&I mechanic/technician.(A two year degree in Industrial Electricity & Instrumentation can be used to meet part of the experience requirements.)
• 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