MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE (AD) (VALDOSTA MILL)

Packaging Corporation of America; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k with company matching

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America in Valdosta, GA is seeking applicants for a Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice (AD) in our Paper Mill. The role requires basic qualifications and hands-on maintenance experience to support daily outages, capital projects, and safety programs.

Starting salary is $24.12 per hour with paid vacation, holidays, medical/dental/vision, and a 401(k) plan with company matching. The company emphasizes safety, training, and environmental responsibility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D
• Two years of full or part-time work in the last four years
• Ability to read, write and speak in English
• Satisfactory completion of background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

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

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.

We are seeking resumes for a Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice (AD) in our Valdosta, GA. Paper Mill.

Basic Qualifications

• Position requires minimum age 18
• High School diploma or G.E.D
• Work any assigned shift including weekends, holidays and overtime
• At least two years of full or part-time work in the last four years
• Ability to read, write and speak in English
• Satisfactory completion of background check and drug screen.

Applicants will be required to have one of the following

• A diploma from a technical college in industrial maintenance.
• Three years of service in the field of mechanical maintenance (Pipe Fitting, Welding, Millwright, Vibration, or Machinist).
• Three years of military service in the field of mechanical maintenance (Pipe Fitting, Welding, Millwright, Vibration, or Machinist) or completed a comparable certified Maintenance Apprentice Program.

Tests and Board Interview

• 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

All applicants will be tested for the following criteria following the interview prior to being considered for a fulltime offer.

• Mechanical aptitude & knowledge test.
• Basic skills math and physics tests.
• Basic mechanical knowledge placement tests package.

Principle Accountabilities

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred.

The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers
• Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
• Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.
• Ability to 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 & Eye Insurance
• 401k with company matching
• Retirement Savings Plan
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary for position: $24.12 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 is 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.