About this role
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
Electrical Technician
Packaging Corporation of America
3737 Dan Morton Dr.
Dallas, TX 75236
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range = $35 - $40 based on mechanical and electrical skills and experience.
Excellent Benefits Package (Health, Dental, Optometry)
401K Plan
1.5 Pay over 8 hrs. and over 40
1.5 Pay Saturday and Sunday
1.5 Pay Holidays + additional OT over 8 hours on holidays
Uniforms Provided
PCA provides paid training to help technicians advance through the skill levels and achieve higher pay.
Technicians supply their own basic hand tools. PCA provides a tool stipend (or replacement) to help technicians maintain basic hand tools. PCA provides all special and heavy tools.
PCA provides Safety shoes and Safety Glass stipends
PCA provides Uniforms for Maintenance Technicians
Responsibilities
This position is based at the PCA Box Plant located in (Dallas, TX).
As an Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the electrical systems of our corrugator equipment are operating at peak efficiency. Your primary role will involve diagnosing electrical issues, performing maintenance and repairs, and collaborating with the maintenance team to minimize downtime. This position offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your electrical skills and contribute significantly to our manufacturing operations.
Preferred Qualifications
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Ability to work daily and weekend overtime as needed.
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Several years of hands-on experience as an electrician in an industrial or manufacturing environment, with specific experience in corrugator machinery preferred.
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Strong knowledge of electrical systems, components, and control systems.
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Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical manuals, schematics, and electrical diagrams.
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Familiarity with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and motor control circuits.
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Corrugated background is a plus, but not required
All applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Starting salary for position: [$XX.YY] per hour. ***Delete this line if it does not apply. For HOURLY only.
- Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics. ***Delete this line if it does not apply. For HOURLY CORRUGATED only.
- Paid Vacation: [insert number] weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year. ***For HOURLY only.
- Starting salary range for position: [insert salary range]. ***Delete this line if it does not apply. For SALARIED only.
- Bonus: Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance. ***Delete this line if it does not apply. For SALARIED only.
- Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year. ***Delete this line if it does not apply. For SALARIED only.
- Paid Holidays.
- Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
- Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
- Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
Other facts
About PCA
PCA is the third-largest producer of containerboard in the United States and the third-largest producer of uncoated freesheet in North America, based on production capacity. We have approximately 15,400 employees, with operations within the United States.
PCA’s Packaging segment includes seven containerboard mills and approximately 85 corrugated converting plants. In 2024, PCA produced about 294 billion square feet (BSF) of containerboard and shipped 67 BSF of corrugated products.
PCA’s Paper segment operates under the trade name Boise Paper, a Division of Packaging Corporation of America. We manufacture and sell white papers, including both commodity and specialty papers.
PCA’s net sales for 2024 were $8.4 billion. The company’s corporate headquarters are located in Lake Forest, Illinois.
PCA combines great products with a creative and knowledgeable total-service team to provide ideas and solutions for any packaging need: "When you choose Packaging Corporation of America, you work with people who do the right things for each other and for our customers. We believe in utilizing the power of strong collaborative relationships, bound by the trust we have earned, to deliver innovative packaging solutions and an outstanding service experience."
What you'll do
- As an Electrical Technician, you will ensure the electrical systems of corrugator equipment operate efficiently. Your role includes diagnosing electrical issues, performing maintenance and repairs, and collaborating with the maintenance team to minimize downtime.
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