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Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd shift
full-timeGolden Valley

Summary

Location

Golden Valley

Type

full-time

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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

 

 

Responsibilities

  • This position is based at the PCA Box Plant located in Golden Valley, MN.
  • This position will perform a variety of maintenance tasks including diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and Pneumatic systems on plant equipment.
  • Technicians work as part of a team to safely perform Preventive Maintenance Activities as well as answer break down calls in a Production Environment.
  • All Maintenance Technician positions are multi-craft, and training is provided to develop these skills.

 

Basic Qualifications

  • 2+ Years’ experience in successfully troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery.
  • A Technical Degree in the Mechanical or Electrical Trades is a plus.
  • Be Authorized to work in the US.
  • Experience in the Corrugated Packaging or Printing Industry is a plus.
  • Must be able to work 2nd shift- 2:00pm-10:00pm

What You Bring:

  • Safety Mindset: Consistent usage of required PPE and safety procedures for tasks being performed.
  • Team Mentality:
    • Time Management: Reliable, on-time attendance record; Ability to efficiently reach productivity goals.
    • Adaptability: Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures; Ability to work overtime when required; Eagerness to learn processes and procedures in multiple areas.
    • Collaborative: Promote a culture of teamwork where we help each other to learn and meet shared goals.
  • Thoroughness: The ability to properly perform quality checks; Focus on accuracy to provide our customers with the best possible experience; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; perform a variety of clerical functions as needed and understand basic math; ability to read/write and interpret documents in English.
  • Experience: Demonstrated longevity of at least 2 years of Maintenance experience in previous employment. Preference given to candidates with previous experience.
  • Agility: Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds individually, walk, sit, stand, squat, and bend over repetitively and consistently, throughout your shift with or without reasonable accommodation.

What you will get:

  • $30.07 - $32.70 based on mechanical and electrical skills and experience.
  • Medical, Dental, and vision benefits
  • 401k plan.
  • 11 paid Holidays.
  • 1.5 Pay over 8 hrs. and over 40
  • 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
  • Paid vacation.
  • Numerous avenues for personal growth through training and upward movement within PCA.
  • Safety shoes and safety glasses stipends.

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to PCA:

  • Background Screening
  • Drug Screening

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.
  • Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.
  • Strong verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
  • All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

 

  • Starting salary for position: $32.70 per hour. 
  • Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics. 
  • Paid Vacation:  Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year. 
  • Bonus: Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance. 
  • 11 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

Tech stack
Troubleshooting,Repairing,Mechanical Systems,Electrical Systems,Hydraulic Systems,Pneumatic Systems,Preventive Maintenance,Teamwork,Time Management,Adaptability,Communication Skills,Safety Mindset,Agility,Quality Checks,Problem Solving

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."​

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Packaging & Containers
Founding Year: 1959

What you'll do

  • The Maintenance Mechanic will perform a variety of maintenance tasks including diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on plant equipment. Technicians will work as part of a team to safely perform preventive maintenance activities and respond to breakdown calls in a production environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd shift do at PCA?

As a Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd shift at PCA, you will: the Maintenance Mechanic will perform a variety of maintenance tasks including diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on plant equipment. Technicians will work as part of a team to safely perform preventive maintenance activities and respond to breakdown calls in a production environment..

Why join PCA as a Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd shift?

PCA is a leading Packaging & Containers company.

Is the Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd shift position at PCA remote?

The Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd shift position at PCA is based in Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd shift position at PCA?

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