MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - NEWARK, OH
About The Position
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 & 3rd Shift Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) Newark, OH | Full‑Time | 2nd & 3rd Shift M-F Pay Range: $28.92 – $42.48 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.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn multi‑craft skills
- Ability to work 2nd and 3rd shift as assigned
- Ability to work weekends and extended hours
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Technical degree or certification (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, etc.)
- Experience in corrugated packaging, printing, converting, or manufacturing
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- 1.5x pay over 8 hours and over 40 hours/week
- 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
- Annual Bonus – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
- 2 weeks paid vacation per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
- 11 paid Holidays.
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- AD&D coverage
- Disability coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
