Electrical & Instrumentation Mechanic - Mill Maintenance

Packaging Corporation of America; Gladstone (VA); On-site; USD 57,678 - 82,148; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k Plan with employer contributions

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company based in Virginia is searching for Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation Mechanics at its Gladstone facility. The role demands extensive experience in electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and the ability to work with various machinery systems. The ideal candidate will have a State Electrician Journeyman license along with a technical degree in Industrial Electricity. This position offers a competitive starting salary of $50.75 per hour and a range of benefits including paid vacations and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in electrical, PLC, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Adherence to plant safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on manufacturing and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot and analyze machine and system issues.
• Assemble, disassemble, and calibrate machinery and parts as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of AC and DC motors

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Communication skills

Reading electrical drawings

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

State Electrician Journeyman license

Technical degree in Industrial Electricity

Tools

Hand and power tools

Diagnostic equipment

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 seeking resumes for Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation Mechanics at our Gladstone, VA Riverville Mill.

Responsibilities

Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on manufacturing and electrical equipment and systems according to established procedures. Performs troubleshooting and root cause analyses of machine and system issues. Utilizes manuals, work orders, hand and power tools, and measuring instruments to complete tasks. Assembles, disassembles, replaces, and calibrates machinery and parts as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Ensures reliability of machinery and equipment by completing preventive maintenance on machinery and systems.
• Perform tasks including, but not limited to, electrical, PLC, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, diagrams, sketches, engineering specifications, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Assembles, installs, adjusts, and calibrates mechanical and electrical machinery and equipment. Dismantles, repairs, rebuilds, and replaces equipment and parts as needed.
• Adheres to all plant safety policies. Participate in plant-wide safety, housekeeping, Operational Excellence, and Lean Manufacturing programs.
  
  

Education And Experience

• 5-10 years of relevant work experience.
• State Electrician Journeyman license
• Technical degree and/or comparable experience in Industrial Electricity and Instrumentation.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with instrumentation and control systems.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of AC and DC motors, AC and DC circuits, instrumentation, programable logic controllers, power distribution equipment, variable speed drives, and process control equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to select and operate appropriate hand, power and specialty tools and diagnostic equipment to complete job tasks.
• Possesses an operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery, and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrates ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and work orders.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively communicate issues and solutions to team members.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses the ability to troubleshoot, disassemble, and reassemble manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively under limited supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• Starting salary for position: $50.75 per hour.
• Paid Vacation: 2 weeks per calendar year. 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.