ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE (AD) (VALDOSTA MILL)

About the role

The Electrical Maintenance Apprentice (AD) position is available in the Valdosta, GA Paper Mill of Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), a leading ideas and solutions company. PCA aims to be the leader in helping customers package, transport, and display products.

Responsibilities

• Work with key mechanical, electrical, and process personnel to support daily and monthly maintenance outages as well as annual outage jobs.
• Work with electrical maintenance/engineering and operations personnel to complete maintenance and capital projects.
• Complete necessary programs and training, as indicated in the Electrical Maintenance Apprentice Program.
• Supports the Mills goals for safety, environmental, and other areas of need.
• Utilize predictive and preventative electrical 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.

Requirements

• A minimum age of 18
• A high school diploma or GED
• 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

Qualifications

• A diploma from a technical college in industrial electrical or instrument maintenance
• Three years of service in the field of electrical or instrument maintenance (General electrical, instruments, DCS systems, PLC systems, AC/DC drive systems, LV/MV starters, power distribution systems)
• Three years of military service in the field of electrical or instrument maintenance (General electrical, instruments, DCS systems, PLC systems, AC/DC drive systems, LV/MV starters, power distribution systems)
• Completed a comparable certified E&I Maintenance Apprentice Program

Tests and Board Interview

• Five written tests covering basic mechanical principles, basic arithmetic skills, the ability to visualize three-dimensional figures, the ability to compare numbers or patterns quickly and accurately, and basic verbal ability.
• A structured board interview involving a review of each candidate’s work history, achievements and accomplishments, knowledge and skill acquisition, interpersonal skills and helpfulness, task-related likes and dislikes, and physical demands experienced on previous jobs.

Pay and Benefits

• Starting salary for the position: $24.12 per hour
• 1.5 pay over 8 hours in a day
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401k with company matching
• Retirement Savings Plan
• 13 paid holidays
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Compensation and Benefits