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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

Engineering Intern or Co-Op students will be assigned to a Process Engineering, Project Engineering, or Reliability focus area depending on their major and interest.

Responsibilities vary by area, but may include:

+ Coordinate and evaluate trials on the paper machines, pulp mill, secondary fiber, or other parts of the mill.

+ Conduct routine pulp and paper tests that are required for evaluation of trials or for trouble shooting on the machines.

+ Monitor key process sensing equipment to determine accuracy and reliability. If a problem is detected implement the repair.

+ Conduct routine pulp quality tests on a weekly basis. These tests include efficiencies, consistencies, and critical solids verifications, along with any others tha6t are deemed necessary.

+ Conduct periodic monitoring of key consistency loops on stock chests. Also, interface with the E/l Department in order to improve loops that are not functioning correctly.

+ Order and maintain routine laboratory supplies and chemical solutions.

+ Assist in the start-up of paper machines from monthly shutdowns.

+ Conduct critical paper machine maintenance inspections.

+ Update lab MSDS's for materials and chemicals used in the lab.

+ Project management tasks

+ Maintenance and reliability tasks

+ Other duties as needs and interest arise.

Educational Requirements/Qualifications:

+ Must be currently enrolled student majoring in Chemical Engineering, Paper Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related major and have completed the freshman year.

+ A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required.

+ You must be eligible to work in the US on a full time basis.

Abilities/Skills:

+ Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential.

+ Candidate must display maturity and a high level of professionalism.

Employer Expectations:

+ The intern/co-op student must take ownership of their work and work area.

+ The ability to work with other mill personnel, operators, and supervisors is a requirement.

+ A positive work attitude is essential.

Housing/Relocation Information for Intern/Co-Op Term:

+ A housing stipend may be offered up to $1000 grossed-up per month if necessary

+ PCA will reimburse the student for the move to their new housing upon starting the internship/co-op as well as the return home at the end of their work experience.

Pay is dependent on the student's year in school.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

All Qualified applicants must apply at www.careers.packagingcorp.com (http://www.packagingcorp.com/employment)

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

Job Details

Pay Type Salary

Hiring Min Rate 25 USD

Hiring Max Rate 30 USD