Electrician - Journeyman

Packaging Corporation of America; West Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 46,642 - 66,430; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401k plan with matching contributions

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking an Electrician to maintain electrical equipment and support production. The role requires at least 3 to 5 years of experience, preferably in manufacturing.

With a wage of $41.04 per hour, the position also offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, along with a 401k plan with matching contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years electrician experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Journeyman certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain all electrical equipment.
• Work from blueprints and instructions.
• Train apprentices and helpers.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical systems installation

Communication protocols

Education

Journeyman certification

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

PCA is the third largest manufacturer of containerboard and corrugated packaging in the United States. PCA is an ideas and solutions company. We are a leader in helping our customer package, transport, and display products of all kinds. PCA embodies a culture of continuous improvement and, as such, is dedicated to delivering a high quality and sustainable product via innovative energy management and responsible design. PCA has 8 mill locations. In 2022, our mills in the Packaging segment produced 4.6 million tons of containerboard. PCA Mills manufacture containerboards consisting of a variety of performance and specialty grades for a total of annual capacity of 5 million tons.

Prime Function

Electrician: Inspect, construct, install, alter, repair, store, lubricate, and maintain all electrical equipment pertaining to production, buildings, and power transmissions, etc.

Maintains compliance with ISO quality system responsibilities.

Job Classification

Electrician - Journeyman

Wage

$41.04 per hour

Principle Responsibilities

• Work from blueprints, sketches, samples, and written or verbal instructions to disassemble, assemble, install, adjust, or repair machinery and equipment.
• Perform mechanical work on screening, pulping, pumping, forming, pressing, drying, cutting, processing, painting, warehousing, shipping, dust collecting, packaging, and waste disposal equipment, together with related measuring controls, meters, drives, and supporting structures.
• Disassemble, assemble, install, adjust or repair such items as pumps, conveyors, gear reducers, various types of drive units, agitators, vacuum pumps, compressors, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic showers, fans, heaters, chains, chain dogs, and hold-downs.
• Recognize and correct/report unusual or unsafe conditions.
• Keep work area, equipment and department clean, safe and orderly.
• Receive instruction and work assignments from Supervisor, or as determined by personal inspection.
• Layout work and plan accordingly. Obtain necessary layouts, sketches, tools, equipment and materials, etc.
• Operate field, shop and mobile equipment necessary to efficiently complete the job to specifications required by the equipment, company standards and/or operating requirements.
• Use torches for cutting and heating in performance duties.
• Perform, work with, and/or assist other Electrical personnel or operators necessary to complete job assignments.
• Instruct and train apprentices and helpers.
• Identify and store salvageable equipment and materials.
• May be assigned to perform tasks, either with or without the assistance of operations employees and with or without tools, provided the employee possesses the necessary skills to perform the job safely in the manner deemed necessary.
• Identify opportunities for automation to support continuous process improvement and plant safety initiatives.
• Proficiency with communication protocols.
• Initiate, track, and complete plant electrical project work.
• Assist in developing the skills of others and general electrical support, as needed.

The examples listed above are illustrative of the Electrician position. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Experience Preferred

Journeyman certification

Required Experience

Minimum of 3 to 5 years electrician experience, preferred in a manufacturing environment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $41.04 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