Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

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

People * Customers * Trust

At Packaging Corporation of America (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.

At PCA, you'll find the best people in the industry operating in a "golden rule" culture. We actively promote mutually rewarding relationships with each other and our customers by advocating respect for every individual, ethical and fair practices, and the highest standards in what we say and do. PCA is proud to have a highly skilled and experienced team leading the way.

As a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the U.S., PCA offers customers broad expertise and economies of scale, while our multiple plant locations let us rapidly meet the local needs of our customers.

Responsibilities:

Work as part of a team of mechanics and personnel in support of a manufacturing operation with goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and scrap.

Troubleshooting / maintaining / repairing electro-mechanical systems, pneumatic and hydraulic machine, electric motors, conveyors, etc.

May be assigned responsibilities in areas of plumbing, pipefitting, metalworking, carpentry, mechanics and electricity.

Controlling downtime by performing routine preventive maintenance techniques and working closely with operators on keeping machines running at peak operation while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Maintaining continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

Maintaining equipment, parts and supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels

Work closely with other maintenance mechanics to anticipate needed equipment, parts, and supplies.

Assume active role in overall plant and facilities-related work.

Perform root cause failure analysis to eliminate repeat occurrences on maintenance issues.

Troubleshoot using PLC and ladder logic

Follow all company safety rules

Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5s

Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

High School Graduate or GED

Proficient in electronics, motor repair, VFD, PLC's, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical.

Ability to troubleshoot from reading hydraulic and pneumatic prints.

Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.

5 - 8 years of experience with industrial maintenance, preferably with packaging equipment.

Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug test.

Must be able to lift 70 lbs.

Must be able to sit, stoop, bend, climb ladders, and operate aerial lifts

Must have rigging experience

Must be able to work overtime, weekends and any other shift as needed.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities:

Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other maintenance mechanics.

Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.

Excellent communication skills with operators and mechanics.

Ability to readily initiate equipment improvements and work with various teams within the plant in the identification and resolution of manufacturing problems.

Willingness to participate in and ability to learn from the Company sponsored training programs, self -study and apprenticeship, to supplement on-the-job experience toward the development of required skills.

Must provide own tools.

Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.

Must show leadership in the advancement of quality improvement throughout the manufacturing area.

Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.

Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations

PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

• North Haven, CT 06473, USA