MAINTENANCE C~1ST SHIFT

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America in Santa Fe Springs, CA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to join our manufacturing team. You will troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical systems, conveyors, motors, and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment while helping maximize uptime and safety.

You must have a High School diploma or GED and 5–8 years of industrial maintenance experience, with the ability to work overtime and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–8 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Able to pass background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Overtime and weekend work flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair electro-mechanical systems, conveyors, motors, hydraulics/pneumatics.
• Aim to increase productivity, reduce downtime and scrap.
• Document actions and communicate needs across teams.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Equipment improvements

Own tools

Quality improvement

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5-8 years industrial maintenance experience

Tools

NA

Job description

230-SANTA FE SPRINGS HX-H, 9700 Bell Ranch Drive, 9700 Bell Ranch Drive, Santa Fe Springs, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Monday, November 2, 2026 at 4:59 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.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team of mechanics and personnel in support of a manufacturing operation with goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and scrap.
• Troubleshooting / maintaining / repairing electro-mechanical systems, pneumatic and hydraulic machine, electric motors, conveyors, etc.
• May be assigned responsibilities in areas of plumbing, metalworking, mechanics and electricity.
• Controlling downtime by performing routine preventive maintenance techniques and working closely with operators on keeping machines running at peak operation while maintaining the highest safety standards.
• Maintaining continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintaining equipment, parts and supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels.
• Work closely with other maintenance mechanics to anticipate needed equipment, parts, and supplies.
• Assume active role in overall plant and facilities‑related work.
• Perform root cause failure analysis to eliminate repeat occurrences maintenance issues.
• Follow all company safety rules
• Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills

• Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other maintenance mechanics.
• Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.
• Excellent communication skills with operators and mechanics.
• Ability to readily initiate equipment improvements and work with various groups within the plant in the identification and resolution of manufacturing problems.
• Willingness to participate in and ability to learn from the Company sponsored training programs, self -study and apprenticeship, to supplement on-the-job experience toward the development of required skills.
• Must provide own tools.
• Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
• Must show leadership in the advancement of quality improvement throughout the manufacturing area.
• Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED
• 5 - 8 years of experience with industrial maintenance preferably with packaging or Manufacturing equipment.
• Able to pass background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Shift varies with need; facility works a 10 hour/ 4-day work week- Overtime as Needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $28.55 per hour.
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: 2 weeks 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.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

230-SANTA FE SPRINGS HX-H, 9700 Bell Ranch Drive, 9700 Bell Ranch Drive, Santa Fe Springs, California, United States of America