E&I Mechanic - PLCs, Instrumentation & Controls

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

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.