INTERN / CO-OP - Spring 2026 - Project Mechanical

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

The primary function of the Mechanical co-op student will be to assist the maintenance department in the completion of tasks that contribute to the efficient and cost-effective operation of the Filer mill.

Responsibilities include :

Work with project engineers as a resource for capital projects.

Work on special projects assigned to assist engineers, teach responsibility, and improve communication

Assist with maintaining equipment files

Educational Requirements / Qualifications :

Must be currently enrolled student majoring in Mechanical Engineering and have completed the freshman year but not surpassed senior status at the following universities : Michigan State University, Michigan Tech, University of Michigan, University of Maine, Western Michigan University, Ferris State University

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 Co-op student must take ownership of his work.

The ability to work with union employees, engineers, other co-ops, operators, and supervisors is a requirement

A positive, enthusiastic work attitude is essential.

Housing / Relocation Information for a Co-Op Intern :

A housing stipend may be offered up to $1,000 grossed-up per month if necessary

PCA will reimburse the student for the move to their new housing upon starting the co-op.

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

Please apply to : www.Careers.PackagingCorp.com

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

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