Industrial Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift (PLC & Machinery)

Packaging Corp of America; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary: $30.30-$43.30 per hr

Annual bonus based on plant metrics

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Life, AD&D, and disability coverage

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Chicago Sheet plant in Bedford Park, IL. This 2nd shift (3:00PM - 11:00PM) role focuses on diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding and maintaining mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems across plant equipment.

You will work to minimize downtime, improve productivity and safety, participate in in-house and external training, and adhere to lock-out/tag-out policies while supporting a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of maintaining mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC systems.
• Commitment to safety and clean work environment; adherence to lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Own basic tools ( PCA provides specialized tools and annual tool allowance).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, rebuild and replace mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on plant equipment and facilities.
• Use preventive maintenance to increase productivity, reduce downtime and waste.
• Respond quickly to machine downtime events with a sense of urgency.
• Complete in-house training and attend external training as required, possibly including overnight travel.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

PLC systems

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Overtime scheduling

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Basic diagnostic tools

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Chicago Sheet plant in Bedford Park, IL. This 2nd shift (3:00PM - 11:00PM) role focuses on diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding and maintaining mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems across plant equipment.

You will work to minimize downtime, improve productivity and safety, participate in in-house and external training, and adhere to lock-out/tag-out policies while supporting a fast-paced