E&I Mechanic

Packaging Corporation of America; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America, Jackson mill, seeks an E&I Mechanic to maintain electrical and instrumentation systems, troubleshoot PLCs and sensors, and support reliability initiatives. You will collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to plan, document, and execute maintenance activities while adhering to OEM standards and safety requirements.

The role requires 2 years of electrical/instrumentation experience in heavy industry and a high school diploma or GED, with a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years electrical and instrument experience in heavy industry or related field.
• Strong commitment to safety is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot electrical/control systems including PLC I/O and sensors.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues at machine centers and throughout the facility.
• Perform electrical audits and adjustments per OEM specs.
• Collaborate with maintenance, supervision and operations to plan activities.
• Mentor technicians on PLCs, instrumentation and controls.
• Conduct preventative and predictive maintenance to meet quality goals.
• Follow applicable codes, reliability strategies and OEM standards.
• Support in planning labor, parts, tools and scheduling to minimize delays.
• Review and modify work orders for plant equipment; contact vendors as needed.
• Contribute to reliability-centered maintenance strategies and handle weekend shifts.

Skills

Electrical & Instrumentation

Safety First

Team Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Industrial Electricity & Instrumentation degree (2-year)

Job description

We are looking for applicants for E&I Mechanic 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 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