Maintenance Technician

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

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.

People Customers Trust

This job posting is for a Maintenance Technician at our Chicago Sheet plant located at 5555 W 73rd St. Bedford Park, IL 60638. 2nd Shift (3:00PM - 11:00PM)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to diagnose, repair, rebuild, replace mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on all plant equipment and facilities.Use maintenance knowledge to increase productivity, decrease downtime and waste.
• Work with a sense of urgency to respond to machine downtime events.
• Will be required to complete in-house training programs to develop equipment specific maintenance skills.
• The position may also require attendance at external training that may require occasional overnight travel.Must be able to follow all safety and company policies that include lock-out tag-out procedures.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 5 years of experience successfully troubleshooting and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Must have 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 overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must have own basic tools (PCA will provide specialized tools and an annual tool allowance).
• The production schedule is 3 shifts. Maintenance Technicians are placed on shifts according to plant needs and seniority. Opportunities to change shifts are available when organization changes occur or production schedules change.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Technical degree and/or comparable experience
• in successfully troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery and equipment; particularly within the corrugated or packaging industry.
• Experience in the Corrugated Packaging or Printing Industry is a plus.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $30.30 - $43.30 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