Maintenance - 2nd Shift

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company specializing in corrugated packaging and white paper solutions. With approximately 15,000 team members across more than 100 U.S. locations, we serve customers of all sizes with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

About the role

This second-shift position (3 PM–11 PM, Monday–Friday with overtime) is based at the PCA Box Plant in Columbus, Indiana. Maintenance Technicians perform a variety of tasks, including diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on plant equipment. The role is multicraft, and PCA provides paid training to develop these skills. Technicians work as part of a team to safely perform preventive maintenance and respond to breakdowns in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, rebuild, or replace mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on plant equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities in a production environment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns as part of a maintenance team.
• Work safely and collaboratively in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery.
• Technical degree in mechanical or electrical trades (preferred).
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Experience in corrugated packaging or printing (a plus).
• Willingness to work 3 shifts based on plant needs and seniority (shift changes available with organizational or schedule adjustments).

Pay

Starting pay range: $27.79–$41.00 per hour, based on mechanical and electrical skills and experience. Overtime pay includes:

• 1.5x pay for hours over 40 per week.
• 1.5x pay for Saturday and Sunday shifts.
• 1.5x pay for holidays, plus additional overtime for hours over 8 on holidays.

Annual bonus based on plant performance metrics.

Benefits

• Paid vacation: 2 weeks per calendar year (pro-rated during the first year based on start date).
• Paid holidays.
• Eligibility to enroll in medical, dental, and vision coverage within the first 30 days (employee and dependents).
• Automatic enrollment in life, AD&D, and disability insurance upon hire.
• 401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options, including employer matching.
• Tool stipend or replacement for basic hand tools (technicians supply their own basic tools; PCA provides all special and heavy tools).
• Safety shoe and safety glass stipends.
• Uniforms provided.

Schedule

Second shift: 3 PM–11 PM, Monday–Friday, with overtime as needed.