About this opportunity
PCA lists this MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - CHESWICK, PA opportunity in cheswick, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) Cheswick, PA | Full‑Time | 2nd and 3rd shifts
Pay Range: $30.37 – $43.06 per hour (based on skills & experience) Overtime: Daily, weekend, and holiday premiums
Why You'll Want This Job
If you're a skilled industrial maintenance technician looking for top pay, modern equipment, paid training, and long‑term stability, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 manufacturer with over 16,000 employees across the U.S.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Multicraft Maintenance Technician, you'll work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment performing a wide range of industrial maintenance tasks, including:
Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Diagnosing breakdowns and restoring equipment quickly and safely
Performing preventive and predictive maintenance
Working closely with production and other maintenance team members
Continuously expanding your technical skills through paid training and advancement programs
No one expects you to know everything— PCA invests in training so you can grow your skills and earnings over time.
What We're Looking For
Required:
2+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery
Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn multi‑craft skills
Ability to work assigned shift
2nd Shift: 2p -10p (Mon - Fri)
3rd Shift: 10p - 6a (Sun - Fri)
Ability to work weekends and extended hours
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred (not required):
Technical degree or certification (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, etc.)
Experience in corrugated packaging, printing, converting, or manufacturing
Pay, Overtime & Benefits That Matter
We know skilled technicians have options—here's what sets PCA apart:
Compensation & Premiums
Competitive hourly pay: $30.37 – $43.06
1.5x pay over 8 hours and over 40 hours/week
11 paid holidays
Up to 1 week of vacation in year of hire with 2 full weeks in first full year of employment
Company‑provided uniforms & laundering
Safety shoe & safety glasses allowance
Tool stipend/replacement program
You bring basic hand tools
PCA provides special and heavy tools
Why Technicians Stay at PCA
Stable, recession‑resistant industry
Clear skill progression with paid training
Advancement opportunities across PCA's nationwide network
Strong safety culture and team environment
A company that promotes from within
Compensation and Benefits
Starting salary for position: $30.37 - $43.06
Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
Paid Vacation: 2 weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
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.
Worksite address
cheswick, PA, 15024, US
Who can apply
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