Mechanical Packaging Mechanic-Wenatchee, Washington
Packaging Corporation of America
Posted Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Posting ID: 20560_crt:1726056440463
Wenatchee, WA
Wenatchee, WA 98801, USA Req #20560
Friday, September 27, 2024
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. This position is for PCA's Columbia Region, Richland and Wallula box plants. Our Richland facility, which was built in 2019, is state of the art, leads the company in numerous efficiencies and operates in the Golden Rule mentality. Our Wallula facility also operates in Golden Rule mentality; however, it was built in 1958. It is a well-established facility; provides for long-term stability and growth and has been PCA's plant of the year.
PCA offers competitive benefits package, included but not limited to:
Employees (and their dependents) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance coverage, subject to applicable waiting periods.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
Friday, September 27, 2024
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. This position is for PCA's Columbia Region, Richland and Wallula box plants. Our Richland facility, which was built in 2019, is state of the art, leads the company in numerous efficiencies and operates in the Golden Rule mentality. Our Wallula facility also operates in Golden Rule mentality; however, it was built in 1958. It is a well-established facility; provides for long-term stability and growth and has been PCA's plant of the year.
PCA offers competitive benefits package, included but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, vision
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- 401k
- Gainshare program
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Short and long-term disability
- Stipends for both safety shoes and glasses
Employees (and their dependents) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance coverage, subject to applicable waiting periods.
- Employees are:
- Automatically enrolled in PCA's 401k retirement plan at the time of hire.
- Eligible for 11 holidays after completing 30 days worked.
- Reimbursed up to $150 for safety shoes after completing their introductory period.
- Eligible for up to $35 per month for monthly fitness memberships.
- Annual gainshare up to 10 percent of earnings
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform a variety of tasks to design, manufacture, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and replace mechanical and electrical components on packaging equipment both at our facility and customer locations nationwide.
- Work as part of a team in a manufacturing/production operations with a goal of increasing productivity, reducing downtime and waste.
- Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
- Work with a sense of urgency to reduce client downtime.
- Develop a close relationship with customers to aid in process of becoming preferred supplier.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- One-year steady work history in a maintenance role and/or technical certification.
- Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
- Ability to work on call, weekends and overtime as required.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair of mechanical and/or electrical equipment.
- Proper general maintenance and troubleshooting practices.
- Knowledge of pneumatic systems.
- Must have good interpersonal skills, planning and organizing skills, ability to work independently, and a high degree of self-motivation.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good computer skills
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, tables, charts, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to read technical service literature and accurately follow instructions provided.
- Must be willing to pursue ongoing technical training to enhance capabilities.
- Must be able to occasionally travel in USA and Canada
- 2 to 5 years of practical application experience in mechanical, electrical and pneumatic maintenance functions.
- 2+ years of experience in successfully troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery and/or technical degree in related field.
- Experience with common local box machines.
- 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 mechanic, electrician and machinist via on job training or institutional learning.
- 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 and customers.
- Ability to work alone and in a team environment.
- Willingness and ability to work in environments with varying temperatures.
- Must be capable of recognizing sounds of moving equipment and machinery for safety purposes and identifying machine issues.
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.