ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE (AD) (VALDOSTA MILL)

Packaging Corporation of America; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company matching

13 paid holidays

Vacation Time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Apprentice in Valdosta, GA. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include supporting electrical maintenance projects, ensuring safety, and completing relevant training programs. Candidates must complete tests and interviews as part of the assessment process. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) matching, paid holidays, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must work any assigned shift, including weekends and holidays.
• Must satisfactorily complete a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Support daily and monthly maintenance outages.
• Complete maintenance and capital projects.
• Utilize predictive and preventive programs to solve equipment issues.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent communication skills

Basic electrical knowledge

Ability to multi-task

Analytical skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical college diploma in industrial electrical maintenance

Job description

We seek resumes for Electrical Maintenance Apprentice (AD) in our Valdosta, GA. Paper Mill.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Must work any assigned shift, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• At least two years of full- or part-time work in the last four years.
• Must read, write, and speak in English.
• Must satisfactorily complete a background check and mandatory drug screen.

Applicants Must Have One of the Following

• A diploma from a technical college in industrial electrical or instrument maintenance.
• Three years of service in the field of electrical or instrument maintenance (General electrical, instruments, DCS systems, PLC systems, AC/DC drive systems, LV/MV starters, prop distribution systems).
• Three years of military service in the field of electrical or instrument maintenance.
• Completed a comparable certified E&I Maintenance Apprentice Program.

Tests and Board Interview

Selected candidates must take a series of five written tests and attend a structured board interview.

Written Tests

• Basic mechanical principles.
• Basic arithmetic skills.
• Ability to visualize three-dimensional figures.
• Ability to compare numbers or patterns quickly and accurately.
• Basic verbal ability.

Board Interview

• Reviews of work history, achievements, knowledge and skill acquisition, interpersonal skills, task-related likes and dislikes, and physical demands experienced on previous jobs.

Post-Interview Assessment

• Electrical aptitude.
• Instrument aptitude.
• Basic skills math.
• Basic electrical knowledge placement.
• Basic instrument knowledge placement.

Principal Accountabilities

• Work with key mechanical, electrical, and process personnel to support daily and monthly maintenance outages as well as annual outage jobs.
• Work with electrical maintenance/engineering and operations personnel to complete maintenance and capital projects.
• Complete necessary programs and training, as indicated in the Electrical Maintenance Apprentice Program.
• Support the Mills goals for safety, environmental, and other areas of need.
• Utilize predictive and preventive electrical programs to identify and correct equipment issues.
• Complete assigned work for daily, monthly, and annual outages.
• Effectively complete assigned jobs for best results at lowest cost.
• Identify opportunities to solve issues, reduce cost, and improve performance.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work well under pressure, within time constraints, multi-task, and build relationships with internal and external customers.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
• Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem‑solving, ambiguity, and change.
• Must work in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Must read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.
• Must apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety.

Pay & Benefits

• 1.5 pay over 8 hours in a day.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Vacation Time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).