Garage Mechanic Millwright

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 are seeking applicants for a Garage Mechanic Millwright in our International Falls, MN Paper Mill. The International Falls facility is a White Paper Mill owned by Packaging Corporation of America.

Responsibilities:

Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.

Work as part of a team in support of a paper manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime.

Troubleshoot, repair, modify and maintain work on a variety of mobile industrial equipment.

Perform pump repair, arc welding, proper rigging.

Ability to operate mobile cranes, fork trucks, mobile lifts, and hoists.

Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED.

Completion of a 2-year technical program

Must be able to sit, stoop, and bend.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Must have a current valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a paper or other manufacturing environment.

Training and certification in mobile equipment repair.

3 years’ experience as a heavy industrial mechanic or maintenance mechanic or equivalent training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with others including production personnel.

Must be self-motivated with minimal direction at times.

Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.

Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary range for position: $31.51 (76% Apprentice) to $41.46 (Full Journeyman)

• Paid Vacation.

• 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.

More information about the Company’s benefits can be found in the Employee Information section of PCA’s website : Employee Information | Packaging Corporation of America (

• 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.

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly

Hiring Min Rate 31.51 USD

Hiring Max Rate 41.46 USD