Mechanical Process Engineer

Disability Solutions

Location

Deridder, LA, 70634

Job Type

Full Time

Date Posted

30 March 2026

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

Principle Accountabilities:

Responsible for managing all phases of developing key maintenance programs from conception through final implementation.
Will work with key maintenance and engineering personnel to support daily, monthly scheduled maintenance outages and annual outages jobs within the field of electrical maintenance and engineering.
Some crossover activities to the mechanical maintenance programs will be required to deliver complete programs for all types of equipment.
Will work with mechanical maintenance/engineering and operations personnel to complete electrical or mechanical maintenance projects and programs including necessary training, stocking of spare parts, preventive maintenance checklists, drawing creation and updates, etc.
Supports the Mills goals for safety, environmental, and other areas of need.
Manage equipment tracking and rebuild programs.
Utilize predictive & preventative maintenance programs to identify and correct equipment issues.
Input and update equipment information and documentation.
Develop equipment manuals for precision inspection and maintenance of equipment.
Manage area equipment PM and maintenance programs.
Manage assigned work for monthly and annual outages.
Look for opportunities to solve issues, reduce cost, and improve planning performance.
Solve problems utilizing the mill's RCFA program.
Effectively manages contractors for performing jobs.
Performs other responsibilities as needed.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred.

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Starting salary range for position: $85,000-$90,000.
Bonus: Annual - Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.
Relocation Available
Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.

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

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.