Maintenance Technician

Packaging Corporation of America; Illinois; On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k plan with matching contributions

Training hours annually

Stipend for safety gear

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking a Maintenance Technician for their Chicago Sheet plant. The role involves diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems in a fast-paced environment. Qualified candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety.

The position entails working 3rd shift with a pay range of $37.83 - $43.30 based on skills, and includes comprehensive benefits including medical and 401k options.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in troubleshooting and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge and experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC systems.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks on mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Increase productivity and decrease downtime.
• Respond to machine downtime with urgency.

Skills

Troubleshooting industrial equipment

Repairing mechanical systems

Electrical systems knowledge

PLC systems experience

Communication skills

Education

Technical degree or comparable experience

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.

This job posting is for a Maintenance Technician at our Chicago Sheet plant located at 5555 W 73rd St. Bedford Park, IL 60638.

3rd Shift (11:00PM - 7:00AM)

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

Pay Range from $37.83 - $43.30 based on skills and experience.

Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.

Paid Vacation: One week per calendar year for new hires. 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 able to enroll in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.

1.5 pay over 8 hours, over 40 hours and weekends.

1.5 pay on holidays, plus additional overtime over 8 hours on holidays.

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.

• 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

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.