About this role
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
We have an opening in the Maintenance Department for (2) Mill Mechanic – Skilled. Qualification for this position will require candidates to pass a series of written and practical exams. Rate $40.40 per hour. The duties and working procedures are listed below.
Primary Function
Electrician: Inspect, construct, install, alter, repair, store, lubricate, and maintain all electrical equipment pertaining to production, buildings, and power transmissions, etc.
Mechanic: Construct, maintain, install, inspect, alter, adjust, repair, build, operate, rig and lubricate machinery, equipment, tools, and buildings. Maintain fire systems, alarms, extinguishers, and fire equipment.
Machinist: Set up and operate a variety of machine shop equipment in shop and field. Assemble and disassemble equipment and machines.
Pipefitter: Inspect, construct, install, alter, repair and maintain all pipe utilities pertaining to building and production throughout the plant.
Welder: Perform duties necessary to plan lay out, and complete assignments related to burning, cutting, brazing, soldering gas and electric welding of all varieties.
Maintains compliance with ISO quality system responsibilities.
General Duties and Working Procedures
- Recognize and correct/report unusual or unsafe conditions.
- Keep work area, equipment and department clean, safe and orderly.
- Receive instruction and work assignments from supervisor for any and all
- multi-skill tasks.
- Layout work and plan accordingly; obtain necessary layouts, sketches, tools, equipment and materials, etc.
- Operate field, shop and mobile equipment necessary to efficiently complete the job to specifications required by the equipment, company standards and/or operating requirements.
- Use torches for cutting and heating in performance of duties.
- Perform, work with, and/or assist other maintenance personnel or operators necessary to complete job assignments.
- Instruct and train apprentices and helpers.
- Identify and store salvageable equipment and materials.
- Drives on out of town and side trips as required.
- May be assigned to perform tasks, either with or without the assistance of operations employees and with or without tools, provided the employee possesses the necessary skills to perform the job safely in the manner deemed necessary.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Starting salary for position: $40.40 per hour.
- Paid Vacation: Two (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.
Other facts
About PCA
PCA is the third-largest producer of containerboard in the United States and the third-largest producer of uncoated freesheet in North America, based on production capacity. We have approximately 15,400 employees, with operations within the United States.
PCA’s Packaging segment includes seven containerboard mills and approximately 85 corrugated converting plants. In 2024, PCA produced about 294 billion square feet (BSF) of containerboard and shipped 67 BSF of corrugated products.
PCA’s Paper segment operates under the trade name Boise Paper, a Division of Packaging Corporation of America. We manufacture and sell white papers, including both commodity and specialty papers.
PCA’s net sales for 2024 were $8.4 billion. The company’s corporate headquarters are located in Lake Forest, Illinois.
PCA combines great products with a creative and knowledgeable total-service team to provide ideas and solutions for any packaging need: "When you choose Packaging Corporation of America, you work with people who do the right things for each other and for our customers. We believe in utilizing the power of strong collaborative relationships, bound by the trust we have earned, to deliver innovative packaging solutions and an outstanding service experience."
What you'll do
- The Mechanic II will inspect, maintain, and repair various machinery and electrical equipment, ensuring operational excellence. The role also involves training apprentices and maintaining compliance with safety standards.
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