Industrial Maintenance Technician: PLCs & Electrical

Packaging Corporation; California; On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Paid training hours

Tool and PPE stipend

Job summary

Packaging Corporation in California is seeking a maintenance technician to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC systems across plant equipment. The role emphasizes rapid response to downtime, adherence to safety policies, and ongoing skills development.

The candidate will participate in in-house training, with occasional external training requiring travel. A valid U.S. work authorization is required, and basic tools are expected for the role.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge and experience with repairing and maintaining mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC systems and industrial equipment.
• Be passionate about maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Ability to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Must have own basic tools (PCA will provide specialized tools and an annual tool allowance).
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Technical degree and/or comparable experience in troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery in corrugated or packaging industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance to diagnose, repair, rebuild, replace mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on plant equipment and facilities.
• Use maintenance knowledge to increase productivity, decrease downtime and waste.
• Work with urgency to respond to machine downtime events.
• Will be required to complete in-house training programs to develop equipment-specific maintenance skills. External training may require overnight travel.
• Must follow safety and company policies including lock-out tag-out procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication

Basic computer skills

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Packaging Corporation in California is seeking a maintenance technician to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC systems across plant equipment. The role emphasizes rapid response to downtime, adherence to safety policies, and ongoing skills development.

The candidate will participate in in-house training, with occasional external training requiring travel. A valid U.S. work authorization is required, and basic tools are expected for the role.