Industrial Maintenance Technician

Packaging Corporation of America; Palmyra (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment and systems at our facility. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic and hydraulic issues using standard tools and manuals, ensuring reliability and safety.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, the ability to pass background/drug tests, and at least 3.5 years of experience with industrial machinery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, sit, stoop and bend.
• 3.5 years of experience with industrial/manufacturing machinery.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Reads equipment manuals, diagrams, and work orders to perform required maintenance.
• Uses tools and measuring instruments to verify dimensional changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machine operation

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Welding

Fabrication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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.

Role Overview:

Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment and systems according to established procedures. Completes troubleshooting and repairs on various types of equipment and systems (e.g. mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic). Uses hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments to completes tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures reliability of machinery and equipment by completing preventive maintenance on machinery and systems.
• Performs tasks including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, diagrams, sketches, engineering specifications, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Uses hand tools and measuring instruments to determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices, using hand and power tools.
• Adheres to all plant safety policies. Participates in plant-wide safety, housekeeping, Operational Excellence, and Lean Manufacturing programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Able to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Must be able to stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, sit, stoop and bend.
• Experience in the Corrugated Packaging or Manufacturing environment Industry is a plus.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft and Windows products.
• Be Authorized to work in the US.
• Must have 3.5 years of experience with industrial/manufacturing machinery.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrates ability to operate machines, hand-tools and electrical equipment.
• Possesses an operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrates ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and work orders.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills with practical, mechanical, and electrical aptitude.
• Possesses basic troubleshooting experience and proven skills in machine repair.
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Welding, machining and fabrication experience a plus.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $28-42per hour.
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: 2weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer