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E&I Entry Level

PCA
Jackson, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/30/2026

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 E&I Mechanic – Entry Level 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) I/O 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.

  • Ability and willingness to work shift work, holidays and weekends.


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 take part 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 candidate’s:

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 position: $35.24 per hour.

 

  • Paid Holidays.
  • Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is 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 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.

 

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

 

Salary : $35

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