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Maintenance - Apprentice

Ionia, MI · On-site

$15.50 - $21.25/hr

As a maintenance apprentice, your responsibilities are to assist with a variety of duties, including installing equipment, maintaining mechanical systems, and repairing machines. Responsibilities

Maintenance - Apprentice

Ionia, MI · On-site

$15.50 - $21.25/hr

As a maintenance apprentice, your responsibilities are to assist with a variety of duties, including installing equipment, maintaining mechanical systems, and repairing machines. Responsibilities

Maintenance - Apprentice

Ionia, MI · On-site

$15.50 - $21.25/hr

As a maintenance apprentice, your responsibilities are to assist with a variety of duties, including installing equipment, maintaining mechanical systems, and repairing machines. Responsibilities

Maintenance Apprentice

Houston, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $22.50/hr

Mechanical interest and aptitude (e.g., working on cars as a hobby) * A willingness to learn and ... Maintenance Apprentices must maintain a valid driver's license with no restrictions as a condition ...

The Maintenance Apprentice will work towards milestones set forth by Maintenance Leadership ... This will be the first step to grow as a Maintenance Mechanic towards higher levels within the ...

Maintenance Apprentice

Houston, TX

$16.50 - $22.50/hr

Mechanical interest and aptitude (e.g., working on cars as a hobby) * A willingness to learn and ... Maintenance Apprentices must maintain a valid driver's license with no restrictions as a condition ...

The Maintenance Apprentice will work towards milestones set forth by Maintenance Leadership ... This will be the first step to grow as a Maintenance Mechanic towards higher levels within the ...

... and other maintenance/mechanical repair of bakery equipment to ensure safe and efficient ... Maintenance Apprentice will focus on completing all required coursework to attain minimum ...

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MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE (AD) (VALDOSTA MILL)

Valdosta, GA

pca
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago


Packaging Corporation Of America rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 153 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 122 rated packaging manufacturers


Job description

We are seeking resumes for a Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice (AD) in our Valdosta, GA. Paper Mill.

Basic Qualifications:

Position requires 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.


Applicants will be required to have one of the following:
A diploma from a technical college in industrial maintenance. 
Three years of service in the field of mechanical maintenance (Pipe Fitting, Welding, Millwright, Vibration, or Machinist). 
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.

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

All applicants will be tested for the following criteria following the interview prior to being considered for a fulltime offer.
Mechanical aptitude & knowledge test.

Basic skills math and physics tests. 
Basic mechanical knowledge placement tests package.

Principle Accountabilities:
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.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred.

 

The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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.

PAY & BENEFITS:

1.5 pay over 8 hours in a day

Medical, Dental & Eye Insurance

401k with company matching

Retirement Savings Plan

13 paid holidays

Vacation Time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


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