MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - AKRON, OH

PCA•Akron, OH

1d•$27 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is hiring a Maintenance Technician for its Akron, Ohio manufacturing operation. The role performs multicraft industrial maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; diagnosing equipment breakdowns; and restoring equipment safely and promptly. The technician performs preventive and predictive maintenance and works closely with production and other maintenance team members. PCA offers paid training and skill-progression and advancement opportunities. The position is on the second or third shift; the posting specifically states that applicants must be able to work the assigned third shift. The listed pay range is $27.28–$38.98 per hour, plus shift differential. Overtime pay is 1.5 times the rate for hours over eight in a day and over 40 in a week. The posting also mentions daily, weekend, and holiday premiums, and an annual bonus based on plant performance metrics. Employees bring basic hand tools; PCA provides special and heavy tools, uniforms and laundering, and a tool stipend/replacement program. Safety shoe and safety glasses allowances are also offered.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery.
Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn multicraft skills.
Ability to work the assigned shift (identified in the posting as third shift).
Ability to work extended hours and occasional weekends.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree or certification in mechanical, electrical, industrial maintenance, or a related area.
Experience in corrugated packaging, printing, converting, or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Diagnose equipment breakdowns and restore equipment quickly and safely.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
Work closely with production and other maintenance team members.
Expand technical skills through paid training and advancement programs.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on achievement of plant performance metrics.
Paid vacation: up to one week in the year of hire and two weeks in the first full year; the compensation section describes two weeks per calendar year and pro-rata vacation in the initial year based on hire date.
11 paid holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for enrollment within the first 30 days of employment for the employee and dependents.
Life, AD&D, and disability coverages, with automatic enrollment.
401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options and employer matching contributions.
Company-provided uniforms and laundering.
Safety shoe and safety glasses allowance.
Tool stipend/replacement program.
Paid training and advancement opportunities.