Mechanic II

Packaging Corporation of America; Filer City (MI); On-site; USD 45,915 - 65,394; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Filer City, Michigan, is seeking Mill Mechanics for maintenance roles. The position offers a starting salary of $40.40 per hour, with responsibilities including the inspection and repair of various machinery and electrical systems. Qualified applicants will demonstrate mechanical skills and pass written and practical exams. The role includes benefits such as paid vacation and medical coverage. This is an equal opportunity opportunity with a focus on safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Must pass a series of written and practical exams.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to operate machinery and tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair electrical equipment.
• Construct, adjust, and repair machinery and tools.
• Perform pipefitting duties across the plant.
• Execute welding tasks as required.

Skills

Electrical equipment maintenance

Machinery maintenance

Pipefitting

Welding skills

Job description

About PCA

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

Position Overview

We have an opening in the Maintenance Department for (2) Mill Mechanic - Skilled. Qualification for this position will require candidates to pass a series of written and practical exams. Rate $40.40 per hour. The duties and working procedures are listed below.

Primary Functions

• Electrician: Inspect, construct, install, alter, repair, store, lubricate, and maintain all electrical equipment pertaining to production, buildings, and power transmissions, etc.
• Mechanic: Construct, maintain, install, inspect, alter, adjust, repair, build, operate, rig and lubricate machinery, equipment, tools, and buildings. Maintain fire systems, alarms, extinguishers, and fire equipment.
• Machinist: Set up and operate a variety of machine shop equipment in shop and field. Assemble and disassemble equipment and machines.
• Pipefitter: Inspect, construct, install, alter, repair and maintain all pipe utilities pertaining to building and production throughout the plant.
• Welder: Perform duties necessary to plan layout, and complete assignments related to burning, cutting, brazing, soldering gas and electric welding of all varieties.
• Maintains compliance with ISO quality system responsibilities.

General Duties and Working Procedures

• 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 for any and all multi-skill tasks.
• 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 of duties.
• Perform, work with, and/or assist other maintenance personnel or operators necessary to complete job assignments.
• Instruct and train apprentices and helpers.
• Identify and store salvageable equipment and materials.
• Drive on out of town and side trips as required.
• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary for position: $40.40 per hour.
• Paid Vacation: Two (2) weeks per calendar year. Pro‑rate 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 401(k) 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.