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
We are looking for applicants for the E&I Mechanic - Entry Level position in our Jackson, AL Mill.
Responsibilities • Ensuring proper operation of all electrical control system components, including electronic components, motors, solenoids, limit switches, programmable logic control (PLC) IO modules, and photo-eye sensors. • Troubleshooting, problem-solving, and resolving issues at machine centers and throughout the production facility. • Performing high-level electrical audits and adjustments per original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications. • Working as a team with supervisors, maintenance team members, and operations to plan, procure, and document activities for the enhancement of electrical and instrumentation maintenance within the facility. • Mentoring and sharing knowledge with other technicians on maintenance and troubleshooting of PLCs, instrumentation, and controls. • Performing preventative and predictive maintenance to ensure quality and production goals are met. • Applying all applicable codes, regulations, reliability strategies, corporate, and OEM standards. • Working with the maintenance team to improve operations, productivity, and quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of labor, parts, material, tools, and equipment access. • Reviewing, developing, and/or modifying work orders for all plant equipment. • Contacting vendors and manufacturers as needed for support in resolving issues. • Assisting in the development and implementation of reliability-centered maintenance strategies.
Basic Qualifications • High School diploma or GED. • Two-year degree in Industrial Electricity & Instrumentation. • 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 participate 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 candidates:
• 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 the position: $34.21 per hour.
Paid Vacation: Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
Paid Holidays: With the first 30 days of employment, an employee and their dependents are 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 PCAs 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.
At PCA, we think of ourselves as more than a box manufacturer. We are an ideas and solutions company. We seek to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. It just happens to be that corrugated products are our area of expertise.
So a partnership with PCA isn’t just about buying boxes. It’s about building a relationship with a knowledgeable, trusted, committed source; adding value to your business; and actively contributing to your success in the marketplace.
Whether you are looking for conventional shipping containers, custom-printed corrugated boxes, custom packaging or eye-catching retail visual displays, PCA is here to deliver the right packaging solution on time and on budget.
At PCA, our people are as sharp at posing questions as they are at providing answers. With good reason… We realize that the key to offering responsive customer service is never taking our customers for granted. That’s why at the same time you’re learning about our products and how we do business, we’re learning about yours.
So don’t be surprised if PCA people collaborate more than you’re used to, or engage you in conversations that go beyond flute profiles and stacking strength. For PCA people, it’s all about understanding customer service — doing our very best to give you the ideas and products that support your needs.