MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K Plan

Uniforms provided

Training hours

Safety equipment stipend

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a maintenance technician in California to diagnose, repair, and maintain plant equipment across mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and proactive downtime reduction, with opportunities for training and advancement.

The position requires the ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime, plus basic tools. PCA provides uniforms, training hours, and a comprehensive benefits package in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment.
• Experience repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and PLC systems.
• Commitment to safety and clean work environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, rebuild, and replace mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on plant equipment.
• Improve productivity and reduce downtime and waste through maintenance work.
• Respond quickly to machine downtime events with a sense of urgency.
• Complete in-house training programs and occasional external training; travel may be required.
• Follow safety and lock-out tag-out procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

PLC systems

Safety compliance

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Basic 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

Pay And Benefits

Pay Range from $33.43- $38.21 based on skills and experience.

• Excellent Benefits Package including Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K Plan.
• Uniforms provided.
• Up to 100 paid training hours annually for technicians to advance through the progressive skill levels.
• Stipend for safety shoes, safety glasses and tools.

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 2 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 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 successfully troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery and equipment; particularly within the corrugated or packaging industry.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation And Benefits

• Starting salary range for position: $33.43 - $38.21 per hour.
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: One week first twelve months of employment. 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