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.

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PCA is the third largest manufacturer of containerboard and corrugated packaging in the United States.  PCA is an ideas and solutions company.  We are a leader in helping our customer package, transport, and display products of all kinds.  PCA embodies a culture of continuous improvement and, as such, is dedicated to delivering a high quality and sustainable product via innovative energy management and responsible design.  PCA has 8 mills.  In 2022, our mills in the Packaging segment produced 4.6 million tons of containerboard.  PCA Mills manufacture containerboard consisting of a variety of performance and specialty grades for a total of annual capacity of 5 million tons.  

Job Classification:

Lubrication Technician 

Principle Responsibilities:

• Maintain compliance with all Environmental, Health and Safety responsibilities.
• Thoroughly complete all work orders, basic care and lubrication routes (daily, weekly, monthly SMO and annual outages) as assigned by management.
• Thoroughly complete all documentation required.
• Support all required oil sampling/testing for existing and future equipment. Understand all nomenclature associated with lubrication quality, types, dosages, frequencies, etc.
• Build and optimize lubrication routes, promote continuous improvement of department procedures.
• Strict adherence to good housekeeping: including but not limited to personal work area and tools, shops and break rooms, all lubrication and hydraulic systems, process equipment, etc.
• Immediately communicate any safety concerns or equipment concerns to supervisor.
• Plan work in advance; obtain necessary instructions, drawings, documentation and materials. Be proactive, self-directed and self-motivated.
• Inspect and lubricate all rotating equipment in accordance with OEM and company standard procedures. Consult with department supervision on any discrepancies.
• Maintain hydraulic and lubrication reservoirs, filters, valves, pipes, tubing, hoses, accumulators, etc.
• Maintain lubrication inventory and supplies
• Perform work tasks alone or with other personnel as directed by management.
• Complete all other work assigned by department management.

Required Experience: 

Minimum of 3 years mechanical experience, preferred in a manufacturing environment. 

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary for position: [$XX.YY] per hour. ***Delete this line if it does not apply. For HOURLY only.
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics. ***Delete this line if it does not apply. For HOURLY CORRUGATED only.
• Paid Vacation: [insert number] weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year. ***For HOURLY only.

• Starting salary range for position: [insert salary range]. ***Delete this line if it does not apply. For SALARIED only.
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance. ***Delete this line if it does not apply. For SALARIED only.
• Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year. ***Delete this line if it does not apply. For SALARIED only.

• 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.