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$29.32 – $39.95/hr Milwaukee, WI Posted Sep 3, 2026
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Maintenance Technician

2nd & 3rd Shift

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA)📍 Milwaukee,WI | 📆 Full‑Time | 🕒 2nd & 3rd Shift

Pay Range: $29.32 to $39.95 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 15,000 employees across the U.S. Our Burlington, WI box plant was proudly named 2025 PCA Plant of the Year, and we’re continuing to invest in our people and equipment.

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 or 3rd)

Preferred (not required):

Technical degree or certification (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, etc.)

Experience in corrugated packaging, printing, converting, or manufacturing

✅ Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Pay, Overtime & Benefits That Matter

We know skilled technicians have options—here’s what sets PCA apart:

Compensation & Premiums

Competitive hourly pay: $29.32 to $39.57

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

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