MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE (AD) (VALDOSTA MILL)

About the role

The Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice (AD) position is available in the Valdosta, GA Paper Mill of Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), a Fortune 500 company. PCA aims to be the leader in corrugated packaging and white paper delivery, focusing on customer service and operational excellence.

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.

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

• 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 & Benefits

• Starting salary for the position: $24.12 per hour
• 1.5 pay over 8 hours in a day
• Medical, Dental & Eye 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: 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.