Maintenance Technician (Boiler Operator)

Packaging Corporation of America; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking a maintenance technician to troubleshoot and repair electrical and PLC systems on plant equipment in a production environment.

The role involves preventive maintenance, breakdown response, and adherence to safety procedures, including lock-out tag-out. A technical background and experience with PLCs are required for success.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience troubleshooting and repairing PLCs, conveyors, controls, Operating Systems, or other electrical equipment.
• Current third grade Stationary Engineer license or boiler license; PCA will sponsor.
• Ability to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Be Authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, rebuild, or replace mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic plant equipment.
• Focus on troubleshooting and repair of electrical and PLC systems.
• Work in a team to perform Preventive Maintenance and respond to breakdowns in production.
• Use maintenance knowledge to increase productivity, decrease downtime and waste.
• Follow safety and company policies including lock-out tag-out procedures.

Skills

PLCs

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Siemens drives

Allen-Bradley drives

Lenze drives

Ladder logic

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of maintenance tasks including troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on plant equipment.
• This position will have a focus in troubleshooting and repair of electrical and PLC systems.
• Work as part of a team to safely perform Preventive Maintenance Activities as well as answer breakdown calls in a Production Environment.
• Use maintenance knowledge to increase productivity, decrease downtime and waste.
• Must be able to follow all safety and company policies that include lock-out tag-out procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ Year(s) experience in successfully troubleshooting and repairing PLCs, conveyors, controls, Operating Systems, or other electrical equipment.
• Current third grade Stationary Engineer license or boiler license; PCA will sponsor.
• Ability to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Be Authorized to work in the US.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Technical Degree in the Mechanical or Electrical Trades.
• Experience in the Corrugated Packaging or Printing Industry.
• Electrical or PLC certification.
• Experience with drives/PLCs from the following manufacturers: Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Lenze.
• Basic understanding of ladder logic.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficient at working with PLCs.
• Ability to read electrical blueprints/schematics.
• Basic computer skills for diagnostic equipment.