MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - ASHLAND, OH

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Vacation up to 1 week in first year, 2

Uniforms & laundering

Safety shoe & glasses allowance

Tool stipend/replacement program

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) in Ashland, OH, is seeking a Maintenance Technician for 2nd and 3rd shifts. The role offers top pay, modern equipment, paid training, and strong long‑term stability.

Overtime is paid premium; benefits include uniforms, shoe allowance, and tool stipend. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate with production and maintenance teammates.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn multi‑craft skills
• Ability to work assigned shift (2nd or 3rd)
• Must be able to work extended hours and occasional weekends

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Diagnosing breakdowns and restoring equipment quickly and safely
• Performing preventive and predictive maintenance
• Working closely with production and other maintenance team members
• Continuously expanding your technical skills through paid training and advancement programs

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn multi-craft

Team collaboration

Education

Technical degree or certification (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance)

Job description

Maintenance Technician – 2nd & 3rd Shift

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) Ashland, OH | Full‑Time | 2nd & 3rd Shift

Pay Range: $29.24 – $41.30 per hour (based on skills & experience)
Overtime: Daily, weekend, and holiday premiums

Why You’ll Want This Job

If you’re a skilled industrial maintenance technician looking for top pay, modern equipment, paid training, and long‑term stability, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 manufacturer with over 15,000 employees across the U.S.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Diagnosing breakdowns and restoring equipment quickly and safely
• Performing preventive and predictive maintenance
• Working closely with production and other maintenance team members
• Continuously expanding your technical skills through paid training and advancement programs

No one expects you to know everything—PCA invests in training so you can grow your skills and earnings over time.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 4+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn multi‑craft skills
• Ability to work assigned shift (2nd or 3rd)
• Must be able to work extended hours and occasional weekends

Preferred (not required):

• Technical degree or certification (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, etc.)
• Experience in corrugated packaging, printing, converting, or manufacturing

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Pay, Overtime & Benefits That Matter

We know skilled technicians have options—here’s what sets PCA apart:

Compensation & Premiums

• Competitive hourly pay: $29.24 – $41.30 + shift differential
• 1.5x pay over 8 hours and over 40 hours/week
• 11 paid holidays
• Up to 1 week of vacation in year of hire with 2 full weeks in first full year of employment
• Company‑provided uniforms & laundering
• Safety shoe & safety glasses allowance
• Tool stipend/replacement program
• You bring basic hand tools
• PCA provides special and heavy tools

Why Technicians Stay at PCA

• Stable, recession‑resistant industry
• Clear skill progression with paid training
• Advancement opportunities across PCA’s nationwide network
• Strong safety culture and team environment
• A company that promotes from within