MAINTENANCE TECH C~1ST SHIFT

About the Company

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company and a leader in corrugated packaging and white paper solutions. With approximately 15,000 team members across more than 100 U.S. locations, PCA serves customers of all sizes, delivering high-performance, environmentally responsible products and services.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team of mechanics to support manufacturing operations, increasing productivity and reducing downtime and scrap.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electro-mechanical systems, pneumatic and hydraulic machines, electric motors, conveyors, and related equipment.
• Perform tasks in plumbing, metalworking, mechanics, and electrical systems as assigned.
• Minimize downtime through routine preventive maintenance and collaboration with operators to ensure peak machine performance while maintaining safety standards.
• Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs to maintain continuity among work teams.
• Maintain inventory of equipment, parts, and supplies, and anticipate future needs in coordination with other mechanics.
• Take an active role in plant and facilities-related work, including root cause failure analysis to prevent recurring maintenance issues.
• Adhere to all company safety rules and maintain shop and equipment per 5S standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Ability to collaborate closely with other maintenance mechanics on a daily basis.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to share ideas for resolving critical issues.
• Excellent communication with operators and mechanics.
• Initiative to drive equipment improvements and work cross-functionally to identify and resolve manufacturing problems.
• Willingness to participate in company-sponsored training, self-study, and apprenticeship programs to develop required skills.
• Must provide own tools.
• Ability to thrive in a cross-functional team environment and demonstrate leadership in quality improvement.
• Work with urgency to reduce machine downtime.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5–8 years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably with packaging or manufacturing equipment.
• Able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be available to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Schedule

Shift varies based on facility needs; operates on a 10-hour, 4-day work week.

Pay

Hourly pay rate: $29.39 per hour.