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Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd shift

Packaging Corporation of America
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2026
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.

Salary : $30 - $33

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