MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Packaging Corporation of America; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

11 paid holidays

Vacation time (2 weeks; 1st year pror‑

Uniforms & laundering

Safety shoe allowance

Tool stipend/replacement program

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) in Burlington, WI is seeking a Multicraft Maintenance Technician for 2nd and 3rd shifts. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in a fast-paced corrugated packaging facility.

The role offers competitive hourly pay ($27.67–$34.09), overtime premiums, paid training, uniforms and safety allowances, and a path for skill advancement within PCA’s nationwide network.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn multi-craft skills.
• Ability to work assigned shift (2nd or 3rd).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnosing breakdowns and restoring equipment quickly and safely.
• Performing preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Working closely with production and other maintenance team members.
• Continuously expanding technical skills through paid training and advancement programs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Shift work

Willingness to learn

Education

Technical degree

Certification

Job description

People

• Customers
• Trust

Maintenance Technician

2nd & 3rd Shift

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA)

Burlington, WI | Full‑Time | 2nd & 3rd Shift

Pay Range: $27.67 to $34.09 per hour (based on skills & experience)

Overtime: Daily, weekend, and holiday premiums

Why You’ll Want This Job

If you’re a skilled industrial maintenance technician looking for top pay, modern equipment, paid training, and long‑term stability, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 manufacturer with over 15,000 employees across the U.S. Our Burlington, WI box plant was proudly named 2025 PCA Plant of the Year, and we’re continuing to invest in our people and equipment.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Multicraft Maintenance Technician, you’ll work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment performing a wide range of industrial maintenance tasks, including:

• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Diagnosing breakdowns and restoring equipment quickly and safely
• Performing preventive and predictive maintenance
• Working closely with production and other maintenance team members
• Continuously expanding your technical skills through paid training and advancement programs

No one expects you to know everything—PCA invests in training so you can grow your skills and earnings over time.

Required

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn multi‑craft skills
• Ability to work assigned shift (2nd or 3rd)

Preferred (not Required)

• Technical degree or certification (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, etc.)
• Experience in corrugated packaging, printing, converting, or manufacturing

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Pay, Overtime & Benefits That Matter

We know skilled technicians have options—here’s what sets PCA apart:

Compensation & Premiums

• Competitive hourly pay: $27.67 to $34.09
• 1.5x pay over 8 hours and over 40 hours/week
• 11 paid holidays
• Up to 1 week of vacation in year of hire with 2 full weeks in first full year of employment
• Company‑provided uniforms & laundering
• Safety shoe & safety glasses allowance
• Tool stipend/replacement program
  • You bring basic hand tools
  • PCA provides special and heavy tools

Why Technicians Stay at PCA

• Stable, recession‑resistant industry
• Clear skill progression with paid training
• Advancement opportunities across PCA’s nationwide network
• Strong safety culture and team environment
• A company that promotes from within

Compensation And Benefits

• Starting salary for position: $27.67 to $34.09 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.
• 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