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Packaging Corporation of America

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - NEWARK, OH

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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.

What We’re Looking For
Required:

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

Preferred (not required):

Technical degree or certification (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, etc.)
Experience in corrugated packaging, printing, converting, or manufacturing

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Why Technicians Stay at PCA

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

You bring basic hand tools
PCA provides special and heavy tools

Stable, recession‑resistant industry
Clear skill progression with paid training
Advancement opportunities across PCA’s nationwide network
Strong safety culture and team environment
A company that promotes from within

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