MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Packaging Corporation of America; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401K Plan

Uniforms provided

Training hours stipend for technicians

Overtime pay 1.5x

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) seeks a Maintenance Technician in Reading, PA to diagnose, repair and maintain plant equipment across mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems. The role emphasizes safety, productivity improvements and rapid response to downtime.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of relevant experience, own basic tools, and the ability to work on all shifts with potential overtime. PCA offers a comprehensive benefits package and robust training opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment.
• Experience repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and PLC systems.
• Committed to a safe, clean work environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, repair, rebuild and replace mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on plant equipment.
• Use maintenance knowledge to increase productivity and reduce downtime and waste.
• Respond quickly to machine downtime and safety incidents with urgency.
• Complete in-house training and occasional external training, possibly with overnight travel.

Skills

Excellent communication

Basic computer skills

Fast-paced work ethic

Education

Technical degree

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 $25.41/hr - $38.33/hr based on skills and experience.

Excellent Benefits Package including Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K Plan.

1.5 pay over 40 hours.

Uniforms provided.

Up to 100 paid training hours annually for technicians to advance through the progressive skill levels.

Stipend for safety shoes and safety glasses.

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 1 year 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).

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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent communication skills.

Basic computer skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.