Maintenance Technician - 2nd & 3rd shifts
Packaging Corp of America · Richland, WA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 23 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Packaging Corp of America (industrial) in Richland, WA. People • Customers • Trust.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 28 other live reliability postings in Washington.
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 59%
- ✓ PLC 41%
- Welding 28%
- EHS / safety 21%
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Responsibilities
- ◆Inspect and test electromechanical equipment to find faults and ensure proper operation
- ◆Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
- ◆Troubleshoot AC/DC circuits, motor, controllers and mechanical components
- ◆Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on industrial systems
- ◆Document all work, service records, repairs and equipment configurations accurately
- ◆Collaborate with team members and other departments to improve machine uptime and reliability
Qualifications
- ✓Associate’s degree or technical certification in mechatronics, electro-mechanics, industrial maintenance or a related field (equivalent work experience will also be accepted)
- ✓Proficiency is using precision measuring tools to calibrate, troubleshoot and rebuild complex machines
- ✓Minimum 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting
- ✓Strong working knowledge of electrical test equipment (such as multimeters and oscilloscopes)
- ✓Solid understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- ✓Basic understanding of PLC’s
- ✓Good communication skills and the ability to work safely with minimal supervision
- ✓Good computer skills
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Willingness to work any shift, overtime and weekends as needed
- ✓Must be able to progress through our training process to A mechanic within 36 months
- ✓Must be authorized to work in the US
- ✓Must be passionate about safety
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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
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, Richland, is proud to have a highly skilled and experienced team leading the way. The facility located on Kingsgate Way was built in 2019, began operations in 2020 and has consistently led the Company in safety and production efficiencies. We are looking to continue building a high-performance maintenance team. Our Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician Technician salary is based on skills, knowledge and experience.
Knowledge, skills & abilities
- •Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
- •Must be able to acquire and/or retain a multi-craft skill set. The candidate must be able to acquire the skills of both mechanic and electrician.
- •Willingness and ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.
- •Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with coworkers.
- •Ability to work alone and in a team environment.
- •Ability to learn quickly and with attention to detail.
- •Willingness and ability to work in manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.
- •Must be capable of recognizing sounds of moving equipment and machinery for safety purposes and identifying machine issues.
- •Willingness to work with constant noise at a level requiring the use of hearing protection