E&I MULTICRAFT

PCA • Wallula, WA

9d • $38 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking an Electrician and Instrument Technician for the Maintenance Department at its Wallula, Washington facility. This is a union-environment position, and employees receive the rights and benefits associated with union membership upon joining the mill facility. Relocation benefits are not available.

The role involves maintaining process devices and equipment, including troubleshooting, installation, repair, and maintenance. Employees must follow safety rules, wear required safety equipment, monitor equipment condition, and provide feedback about potential failure risks. The work requires working at heights and in confined spaces.

Candidates will be considered for either the Electrician or Instrument Technician work, with discipline-specific qualifications outlined in the posting. All candidates must pass the company’s standardized aptitude test for final consideration. The starting pay range is $38.20 to $50.92 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Electrician candidates need experience with AC/DC motors, controls, three-phase power distribution equipment, lighting, conduit, troubleshooting electrical equipment, and reading schematics.
• Electrician candidates must have completed an approved apprenticeship program, or have completed relevant vocational training from an accredited program and have three years of experience in lieu of apprenticeship completion.
• Instrument Technician candidates need experience problem-solving, troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and maintaining industrial process devices and equipment.
• Instrument Technician candidates must have completed two years of formal training covering AC/DC theory, process control, and calibration, or have equivalent experience.
• Instrument Technician candidates must have completed an approved apprenticeship program, or have completed relevant vocational training from an accredited program and have three years of experience in lieu of apprenticeship completion.
• All candidates must pass the company’s standardized aptitude test for final consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of electrical codes and proficiency with PLCs.
• State Certified Journeyperson/training in Electrical.
• Two years of credited technical schooling in instrumentation.
• Experience in preventative maintenance.
• Demonstrated above-average computer skills.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.
• Problem-solve, troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain process devices and equipment.
• Monitor equipment conditions and provide feedback on potential failure risks.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces.

Benefits

• Union membership rights and benefits.
• Paid vacation: eligible for 40 hours after one year of service, and 0 to 36 hours during the first year.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage enrollment available within the first 30 days of employment for the employee and dependents.
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage, with automatic enrollment.
• 401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options and employer matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed