Mechanical Engineering Co Op/Intern - All Mills

About the role

We are seeking resumes for a mechanical engineering co-op. This application may lead to two potential job titles depending on mill needs: a mechanical reliability engineering co-op and a mechanical project engineering co-op.

Responsibilities

Mechanical Reliability Engineering Co-Op

• Support mechanical reliability assignments that improve mill safety, efficiency, equipment performance, and cost effectiveness.
• Apply predictive and preventive maintenance techniques, such as lubrication practices, optical alignment, vibration analysis, and root cause failure analysis to improve equipment reliability.
• Collect, analyze, and use mill data to support process optimization, troubleshooting, operational cost tracking, quality, product safety, and business decision-making.
• Work with engineering, maintenance, operations, outside resources, and multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate improvement efforts and support mill operations.
• Additional duties as requested by management.

Mechanical Project Engineering Co-Op

• Support mechanical project engineering assignments that improve mill safety, efficiency, equipment performance, and cost effectiveness.
• Assist with capital projects from funding request through completion, including planning, estimating, engineering design exposure, contractor field oversight, and project coordination.
• Use tools and systems such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, process information systems, and PCA’s CMMS program, Trident, to complete engineering and reliability work.
• Work with engineering, maintenance, operations, outside resources, and multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate improvement efforts and support mill operations.
• Additional duties as requested by management.

Requirements

• A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required and must be a permanent U.S. resident with a valid driver’s license.
• Must be majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field and have completed freshman year or will have completed freshman year at time of co-op or internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently a member of the paper foundation at the following schools: Auburn University, Georgia Tech University, University of Maine, Miami University (Ohio), University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, NC State University, SUNY ESF, University of Washington – Seattle, Western Michigan University, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point.
• Currently enrolled at any State University or Technological University in the following states: AL, FL, GA, IL, ID, LA, MI, MN, MS, NC, ND, OH, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI.
• Students that sign up for interviews during the Career Fairs and On-Campus Interview days at the schools listed will be given first consideration.

Locations

Completing this application makes you eligible for consideration at any of PCA’s 10 mill locations:

• Counce, TN
• Deridder, LA
• Filer City, MI
• International Falls, MN
• Jackson, AL
• Massillon, OH
• Riverville, VA
• Tomahawk, WI
• Valdosta, GA
• Wallula, WA

Pay

Starting salary for position: $25-$30 per hour

Benefits

• 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.
• Automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages upon hire.
• Automatically enrolled in the 401k plan upon hire. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer-provided matching contributions.