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Trainee - Maintenance (2nd or 3rd Shift) Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US

Trainee - Maintenance (2nd or 3rd Shift)

Packaging Corporation of America - Cincinnati, OH

Posted: 4/22/2026 - Expires: 7/21/2026

Job ID: 293362958

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Job Description

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




Pay and Benefits



Excellent Benefits Package including Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K Plan.


1.5 pay over 40 hours


Uniforms provided.


Safety Boots, safety glasses and PPE are provided in full.




RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to diagnose, repair, rebuild, replace mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on all plant equipment and facilities.Use maintenance knowledge to increase productivity, decrease downtime and waste.


Work with a sense of urgency to respond to machine downtime events.


Will be required to complete in-house training programs to develop equipment specific maintenance skills. Must be able to follow all safety and company policies that include lock-out tag-out procedures.




BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

At least 1 year of experience successfully troubleshooting and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment.


Must have knowledge and experience with repairing and maintaining mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial equipment.Ability to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as needed with little notice.


Must have own basic tools.


Must be available to work on 2nd or 3rd Shift.


Must be authorised to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Technical degree and/or comparable experience in successfully troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery and equipment; particularly within the corrugated or packaging industry.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Excellent communication skills.


Basic computer skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.



COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS



  • Starting salary for position: $29.54 per hour.
  • 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 dependants) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverage -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
  • 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.
  • Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependants) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverage -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
  • 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.


PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.


Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
No school grade completed
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
86810040
Salary
$29.54 - $29.55 /hour
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
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