Industrial Maintenance Technician
Packaging Corp of America · Palmyra, PA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 23 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Packaging Corp of America (industrial) in Palmyra, PA. People • Customers • Trust.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, PLC, Machining, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 65 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 55%
- ✓ Welding 35%
- ✓ PLC 33%
- Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, Machining, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from Packaging Corp of AmericaAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Ensures reliability of machinery and equipment by completing preventive maintenance on machinery and systems.
- ◆Performs tasks including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
- ◆Reads and interprets equipment manuals, diagrams, sketches, engineering specifications, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
- ◆Uses hand tools and measuring instruments to determine changes in dimensional
requirements
of parts.
- ✓Removes defective parts by dismantling devices, using hand and power tools.
- ✓Adheres to all plant safety policies. Participates in plant-wide safety, housekeeping, Operational Excellence, and Lean Manufacturing programs.
- ✓Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic
Qualifications
- ✓High School Diploma or GED
- ✓Able to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
- ✓Must be able to stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, sit, stoop and bend.
- ✓Experience in the Corrugated Packaging or Manufacturing environment Industry is a plus.
- ✓Computer proficiency including Microsoft and Windows products.
- ✓Be Authorized to work in the US.
- ✓Must have 3.5 years of experience with industrial/manufacturing machinery.
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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
Role Overview
Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment and systems according to established procedures. Completes troubleshooting and repairs on various types of equipment and systems (e.g. mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic). Uses hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments to completes tasks.
Knowledge and Skills
- •Demonstrates ability to operate machines, hand-tools and electrical equipment.
- •Possesses an operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- •Demonstrates ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and work orders.
- •Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills with practical, mechanical, and electrical aptitude.
- •Possesses basic troubleshooting experience and proven skills in machine repair.
- •Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.
- •Demonstrates the ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
- •Welding, machining and fabrication experience a plus.