Mechanic/Electrician

Packaging Corporation of America; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401K Plan

Overtime pay (1.5x)

Uniforms provided

Training hours for technicians

Stipend for safety shoes and tools

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking a Maintenance Technician to diagnose and repair complex industrial equipment across plant facilities. Responsibilities include repairing mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems while driving uptime and reducing downtime with a sense of urgency.

The role requires at least 1 year of relevant experience, a technical degree or equivalent, and a willingness to work any shift with overtime.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with repairing and maintaining mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC systems and industrial equipment.
• Ability to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Own basic tools; PCA will provide specialized tools and an annual tool allowance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, rebuild, replace mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on 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.
• Complete in-house training programs to develop equipment specific maintenance skills; occasional external training with overnight travel may be required.
• Follow all safety and company policies, including lock-out tag-out procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Communication

Overtime readiness

Fast-paced environment

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range from $24.88-$27.45 based on skills and experience.

• Excellent Benefits Package including Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K Plan.
• 1.5 pay over 8 hours, over 40 hours and weekends.
• 1.5 pay on holidays, plus additional overtime over 8 hours on holidays.
• Uniforms provided.
• Up to 100 paid training hours annually for technicians to advance through the progressive skill levels.
• Stipend for safety shoes, safety glasses and tools.

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 and an annual tool allowance).
• 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.