MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Packaging Corporation of America; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 35,776 - 43,890; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Plan

Paid training hours

Uniforms provided

Stipend for safety shoes and glasses

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative company as a Maintenance Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability of our industrial equipment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and develop your skills through extensive training. You will be part of a team that values safety, efficiency, and excellence, contributing to the success of a leading packaging solutions provider. With competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, this role is perfect for those passionate about maintenance and eager to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks to diagnose and repair plant equipment.
• Respond urgently to machine downtime events.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repairing industrial manufacturing equipment

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Basic tools

Specialized tools

Job description

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Reading, PA, USA Req #5871 Tuesday, February 1, 2022

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 $25.97/hr - $31.86/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:

1. Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to diagnose, repair, rebuild, replace mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on all plant equipment and facilities.
2. Use maintenance knowledge to increase productivity, decrease downtime and waste.
3. Work with a sense of urgency to respond to machine downtime events.
4. Complete in-house training programs to develop equipment specific maintenance skills. Attendance at external training may require occasional overnight travel.
5. Follow all safety and company policies that include lock-out tag-out procedures.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

1. At least 1 year of experience successfully troubleshooting and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment.
2. Knowledge and experience with repairing and maintaining mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC systems and industrial equipment.
3. Passionate about maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
4. Ability to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as needed.
5. Must have own basic tools (PCA will provide specialized tools).
6. 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:

1. Excellent communication skills.
2. Basic computer skills.
3. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

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

Other details:

• Pay Type: Hourly

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