Journeyperson Maintenance Pipefitter

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Town of Tomahawk (WI); On-site; USD 52,348 - 70,257; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) seeks a skilled Pipefitter in Wisconsin to troubleshoot and repair industrial machinery, maintain safety standards, and support production reliability. The candidate should demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, teamwork, and willingness to learn with available on-site training.

Qualified applicants must possess a WI state journeyperson pipefitter card, be able to work all shifts including weekends and holidays, and pass drug/background checks.

Qualifications

• WI state indentured journeyperson pipefitter card required.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery.
• Willingness to work shifts, holidays and weekends; must pass pre-employment drug test and background check.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Education

WI State Indentured Journeyperson Pipefitter Card

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 Pipefitter Card.
• Experience in successfully troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery.
• On the job success in safety, attendance, and quality of work expected.
• Welding to include MIG and ARC, familiar with Conveyors, Pumps, and gearboxes, etc.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, good decision-makingskills, and be self-motivated.
• Experience with Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems, boilers, and compressors.
• 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 mill service, shift eligibility by seniority goes into effect.
• 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