MAINTENANCE TECH

PCA•Waco, TX

18d•$25 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America is hiring a Maintenance Technician for its Waco, Texas plant. This multicraft position performs maintenance in a production environment, including preventive maintenance and responding to equipment breakdowns. Training is provided to develop technicians’ mechanical and electrical skills and help them advance through skill levels. The production schedule operates across three shifts. Technicians are assigned shifts according to plant needs and seniority; opportunities to change shifts may arise when organizational or production schedules change. The pay range is $25.00–$40.00 per hour, based on mechanical and electrical skills and experience. An annual bonus is based on plant performance metrics. Applicants must apply through careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience successfully troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Technicians must supply their own basic hand tools; PCA provides a tool stipend or replacement support.

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.
Work as part of a team to safely perform preventive maintenance activities.
Respond to equipment breakdown calls in a production environment.
Develop multicraft skills through provided training.

Benefits

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.
Annual bonus based on plant performance metrics.
Two weeks of paid vacation per calendar year, prorated during the initial year based on start date.
Paid holidays.
Overtime pay at 1.5 times the rate for hours over 8 in a day and over 40 in a week.
Holiday pay at 1.5 times the rate.
Paid training to support advancement through skill levels and higher pay.
Uniforms provided.
Tool stipend or replacement support for basic hand tools; PCA provides special and heavy tools.
Safety shoe and safety glass stipends.