Maintenance Mechanic

Packaging Corporation of America; Jackson (AL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) in Jackson, AL is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Technician to keep mill equipment running safely and efficiently. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot problems, and support production uptime.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of hands-on maintenance experience or a related technical credential. Shift work and weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years documented work experience as a maintenance mechanic.
• Two year technical degree, military service as maintenance mechanic, or two year apprentice program acceptable.
• Ability and willingness to work shift work and weekends.
• Strong commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains machinery and equipment per diagrams and manuals.
• Performs preventive maintenance on engines, motors, and conveyor systems.
• Locates causes of malfunctions by observing devices and using testing instruments.
• Replaces worn or defective parts using hand and power tools.
• Inspects parts using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools.
• Maintains inventory by checking stock and expediting orders.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

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

Maintenance Mechanic Technician in our Jackson, AL Mill.

Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must have two (2) years documented work experience and currently working as a maintenance mechanic.
• Two (2) year applicable technology degree, military service as a maintenance mechanic, or two (2) year apprentice program, can be used to meet part of the experience requirements.
• Ability and willingness to work shift work and weekends. Shift work may be required.
• 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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $35.24 per hour.
• 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.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer