What are the responsibilities and job description for the Class “B” Mechanic (Golden Valley,MN) position at Packaging Corporation of America?
Class “B” Mechanic (Golden Valley,MN)
Golden Valley, MN
Req #24033 Posted: 05/28/26 Salary: $32.70 per hour
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 have a Boiler License
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.
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.