Maintenance Technician Richland
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026. Packaging Corporation of America scores B on the Alion truth index.
At PCA, you'll find the best people in the industry operating in a "golden rule" culture. We actively promote mutually rewarding relationships with each other and our customers by advocating respect for every individual, ethical and fair practices, and the highest standards in what we say and do. PCA, Richland, is proud to have a highly skilled and experienced team leading the way. The facility located on Kingsgate Way was built in 2019, began operations in 2020 and has consistently led the Company in safety and production efficiencies.
We are looking to continue building a high-performance maintenance team. Our Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician Technician salary is based on skills, knowledge and experience. The maintenance classifications rates range between $34.30/hr. to $49.66/hr.PCA provides a competitive benefits package; including but not limited to:
Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k
Gainshare
Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Long & short-term disability
Stipends for safety shoes & glasses
Technicians supply their own basic hand tools. PCA provides all special and heavy tools.
PCA provides training hours to help technicians advance through the progressive skill levels and achieve higher pay
50 cent shift differentials
Stipend for gym memberships
Uniforms are provided for Maintenance Technicians
EXPLANATION:
Employees (and their dependents) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance coverage, subject to applicable waiting periods.
Employees are:
Automatically enrolled in PCA's 401k retirement plan at the time of hire.
Front-loaded with 48 hours of paid time off after completing 90 days of employment.
Eligible for 11 holidays after completing 30 days worked.
Reimbursed up to $150 for safety shoes after completing their introductory period.
Eligible for up to $35 per month for monthly fitness memberships.
Shift differential for swing and graveyard shifts.
Annual gainshare up to 10 percent of 11-month earnings
If you want to be part of an exceptional team with competitive pay and benefits package, please apply at www.careers.packagingcorp.com
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Inspect and test electromechanical equipment to find faults and ensure proper operation
Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
Troubleshoot AC/DC circuits, motor, controllers and mechanical components
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on industrial systems
Document all work, service records, repairs and equipment configurations accurately
Collaborate with team members and other departments to improve machine uptime and reliability
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate’s degree or technical certification in mechatronics, electro-mechanics, industrial maintenance or a related field (equivalent work experience will also be accepted)
Proficiency is using precision measuring tools to calibrate, troubleshoot and rebuild complex machines
Minimum 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting
Strong working knowledge of electrical test equipment (such as multimeters and oscilloscopes)
Solid understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems
Basic understanding of PLC’s
Good communication skills and the ability to work safely with minimal supervision
Good computer skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Willingness to work any shift, overtime and weekends as needed
Must be able to progress through our training process to A mechanic within 36 months
Must be authorized to work in the US
Must be passionate about safety
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to acquire and/or retain a multi-craft skill set. The candidate must be able to acquire the skills of both mechanic and electrician.
Willingness and ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with coworkers.
Ability to work alone and in a team environment.
Ability to learn quickly and with attention to detail.
Willingness and ability to work in manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.
Must be capable of recognizing sounds of moving equipment and machinery for safety purposes and identifying machine issues.
Willingness to work with constant noise at a level requiring the use of hearing protection