Journeyperson Maintenance Millwright

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Town of Tomahawk (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with match

Medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) seeks a Skilled Maintenance Mechanic Millwright to join our operations in Wisconsin. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing industrial machinery, and maintaining a safe, efficient plant environment.

You will work with production teams, own or obtain required tools, and be prepared for all shifts, including holidays and weekends. We value safety, reliability, and teamwork as essential to reducing downtime.

Qualifications

• Must hold WI State Indentured Journeyperson Maintenance Mechanic Millwright card.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery.
• Commitment to safety, attendance and quality standards.
• Willingness to pursue ongoing technical training.
• Must own or obtain necessary tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial machinery to minimize downtime.
• Operate and maintain plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with production personnel and supervisors to resolve issues.
• Adapt to shift assignments, including holidays and weekends.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

WI State Indentured Journeyperson Maintenance Mechanic Millwright Card

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Must Possess a WI State Indentured Journeyperson Maintenance Mechanic Millwright Card.
• Experience in successfully troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery.
• On the job success in safety, attendance, and quality of work expected.
• Follow all established facility rules, policies, and procedures.
• Own or obtain necessary tools.
• Must have a good attitude and able to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to pursue ongoing technical training to enhance capabilities.
• Must have own tools or willing to obtain tools needed.
• Ability to manage several priorities at once.
• Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test & background check.
• Must be willing to work any shift assigned, including holidays and weekends, and accept call‑ins and overtime outside of the normal workday. After one-year of employment in the mill, eligibility for shift by seniority goes into effect.
• Communicate effectively with co‑workers and supervisors.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous plant manufacturing experience, particularly within the corrugated or packaging industry.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.
• Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.
• Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $45.34 per hour.
• Paid Vacation: Based on the contractual agreement.
• 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