Maintenance Mechanic

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.
Maintenance Mechanic Technician in our Jackson, AL Mill.

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines;
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments;
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices, using hoists, cranes, hand and power tools, and examining form and texture of parts;
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments;
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges;
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance;
• Fabricates repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment;
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock, determining inventory levels, anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies, and placing and expediting orders;
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results;
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests;
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends;
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations;
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must have two (2) years documented work experience and currently working as a maintenance mechanic.
• Two (2) year applicable technology degree, military service as a maintenance mechanic, or two (2) year apprentice program can be used to meet part of the experience requirements.
• Ability and willingness to work shift work and weekends; shift work may be required.
• Strong commitment to safety required.

Those selected to go through the PCA hiring process will be asked to take a series of five written tests and take part in a structured 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

• 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 qualified applicants must apply at  to be considered.

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