Marshalltown Maintenance Technician

PCA•Marshalltown, IA
•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician works at Packaging Corporation of America’s box plant in Marshalltown, Iowa, in a production environment. The role performs a variety of maintenance tasks, including diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding, and replacing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on plant equipment. Technicians work as part of a team to safely perform preventive maintenance and respond to equipment breakdown calls. Positions are multicraft, and training is provided to develop technicians’ skills. Technicians are assigned to one of three shifts according to plant needs and seniority; shift-change opportunities may arise when organizational or production schedules change.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of experience successfully troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery.
  • Authorization to work in the United States.
  • Technicians supply their own basic hand tools.

Nice To Haves

  • A technical degree in the mechanical or electrical trades.
  • Experience in the corrugated packaging or printing industry.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose, repair, rebuild, or replace mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on plant equipment.
  • Safely perform preventive maintenance activities as part of a team.
  • Respond to equipment breakdown calls in a production environment.
  • Develop multicraft maintenance skills through provided training.

Benefits

  • Hourly pay of $25.00–$38.00, based on mechanical and electrical skills and experience.
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage; eligible employees may enroll within the first 30 days of employment.
  • Life, AD&D, and disability coverage, with automatic enrollment upon employment.
  • 401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options and employer matching contributions; automatic enrollment upon hire.
  • Annual bonus based on achievement of plant performance metrics.
  • One week of paid vacation per calendar year, prorated during the initial year based on hire date.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 8 in a day and over 40 in a week, and for Saturday, Sunday, and holiday work; additional overtime applies for holiday hours over 8.
  • Paid training to advance through skill levels and qualify for higher pay.
  • Tool stipend or replacement assistance for basic hand tools; PCA provides special and heavy tools.
  • Safety shoe and safety glass stipends.
  • Uniforms provided.
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