MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE (AD) (VALDOSTA MILL)

Packaging Corporation of America•Valdosta, GA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking resumes for a Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice (AD) in our Valdosta, GA. Paper Mill. This position requires a minimum age of 18, a High School diploma or G.E.D., and the ability to work any assigned shift including weekends, holidays, and overtime. Applicants must have at least two years of full or part-time work experience in the last four years and be able to read, write, and speak English. Successful candidates will complete a background check and drug screen. Applicants will be required to have a diploma from a technical college in industrial maintenance, or three years of service/military service in mechanical maintenance fields (Pipe Fitting, Welding, Millwright, Vibration, or Machinist), or have completed a comparable certified Maintenance Apprentice Program. Those selected will undergo a hiring process including five written tests and a structured board interview, followed by mechanical aptitude, math, and physics tests.

Requirements

Minimum age 18
High School diploma or G.E.D.
Work any assigned shift including weekends, holidays and overtime
At least two years of full or part-time work in the last four years
Ability to read, write and speak in English
Satisfactory completion of background check and drug screen
A diploma from a technical college in industrial maintenance OR Three years of service in the field of mechanical maintenance (Pipe Fitting, Welding, Millwright, Vibration, or Machinist) OR Three years of military service in the field of mechanical maintenance (Pipe Fitting, Welding, Millwright, Vibration, or Machinist) or completed a comparable certified Maintenance Apprentice Program
Basic mechanical principles test
Basic arithmetic skills test
Ability to visualize three-dimensional figures test
Ability to compare numbers or patterns quickly and accurately test
Basic verbal ability test
Mechanical aptitude & knowledge test
Basic skills math and physics tests
Basic mechanical knowledge placement tests package

Nice To Haves

Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred
Ability to be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers
Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.
Ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety.

Responsibilities

Work with key mechanical, electrical, and process personnel to support daily and monthly maintenance outages as well as annual outage jobs.
Work with mechanical maintenance/engineering and operations personnel to complete maintenance and capital projects.
Complete necessary programs and training, as indicated in the Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice Program.
Supports the Mills goals for safety, environmental, and other areas of need.
Utilize predictive and preventative maintenance programs to identify and correct equipment issues.
Complete assigned work for daily, monthly, and annual outages.
Effectively complete assigned jobs for best result at lowest cost.
Look for opportunities to solve issues, reduce cost, and improve performance.
Performs other responsibilities as needed.