Industrial Maintenance Tech (Boiler Operator)

Packaging Corporation of America; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Tech (Boiler Operator) to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll perform critical maintenance tasks on plant equipment, focusing on troubleshooting and repairing electrical and PLC systems. With a commitment to safety and operational excellence, you'll utilize your skills to enhance productivity and minimize downtime. The company offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits, including health and dental coverage, along with opportunities for paid training and career advancement. If you’re ready to make a difference in a thriving environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Optometry Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Training

Tools and Uniforms Provided

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience with PLCs and electrical equipment.
• Current Stationary Engineer license or boiler license.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and PLC systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting PLCs

Electrical Systems Repair

Mechanical Systems Maintenance

Hydraulic Systems Repair

Reading Electrical Blueprints

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Technical Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Trades

Tools

Basic Hand Tools

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Tech (Boiler Operator)

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About PCA: As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business aims to lead in helping customers package, transport, and display products. Our white paper business provides high-quality products with excellent customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members across more than 100 locations in the U.S., committed to exceeding expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks including troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on plant equipment.
• Focus on troubleshooting and repair of electrical and PLC systems.
• Work safely with a team to perform preventive maintenance and respond to breakdowns in a production environment.
• Utilize maintenance knowledge to increase productivity, reduce downtime, and minimize waste.
• Follow all safety and company policies, including lock-out/tag-out procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience troubleshooting and repairing PLCs, conveyors, controls, operating systems, or other electrical equipment.
• Current third-grade Stationary Engineer license or boiler license; PCA will sponsor licensing.
• Ability to work any shift, including overtime and weekends.
• Authorized to work in the US.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree in Mechanical or Electrical trades.
• Experience in the corrugated packaging or printing industry.
• Electrical or PLC certification.
• Experience with drives/PLCs from Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Lenze.
• Basic understanding of ladder logic.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficiency with PLCs.
• Ability to read electrical blueprints and schematics.
• Basic computer skills for diagnostics.

Pay and Benefits

• Hourly pay ranges from $29.70 to $44.22 based on experience and skills.
• 1.5x pay for hours over 8 per day, weekends, and holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, optometry.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid training to advance skills and pay.
• Tools and uniforms provided; technicians supply basic hand tools with a stipend or replacement program.

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com. PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.