MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - CHESWICK, PA

Packaging Corporation of America; Cheswick (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime premiums

Paid training

Uniforms & laundering

Safety gear allowance

Tool stipend

Paid holidays

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a Multicraft Maintenance Technician for the Cheswick, PA facility on 2nd and 3rd shifts. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in a fast-paced plant environment.

We offer competitive pay ($30.37–$43.06 per hour), overtime premiums, paid training, and ample opportunities for skill growth within PCA’s nationwide network. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 2+ 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 authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose breakdowns and restore equipment quickly and safely.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams.
• Participate in paid training and advancement programs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Shift flexibility

Education

Technical degree or certification

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

Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA)

Cheswick, PA | Full‑Time | 2nd and 3rd shifts

Pay Range: $30.37 – $43.06 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 16,000 employees across the U.S.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Multicraft Maintenance Technician, you’ll work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment performing a wide range of industrial maintenance tasks, including:

• 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.

Required

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn multi‑craft skills
• Ability to work assigned shift
• 2nd Shift: 2p -10p (Mon - Fri)
• 3rd Shift: 10p - 6a (Sun - Fri)
• Ability to work weekends and extended hours
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred (not Required)

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

Pay, Overtime & Benefits That Matter

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

Compensation & Premiums

• Competitive hourly pay: $30.37 – $43.06
• 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

Compensation And Benefits

• Starting salary for position: $30.37 - $43.06
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: 2 weeks per calendar year. 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 automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• 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