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Industrial Maintenance Electrician

International Paper
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Sept 2025

About the role

Position Title
Industrial Maintenance Electrician - Maintenance Level 3

Pay Rate:
$36.54

Category/Shift:
Hourly Full-Time

Physical Location
:
Butler, IN 

Job Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience
  • Eligible for employment in the US
  • AND the following - at least three (3) years of work experience in INSTRUMENTATION AND ELECTRICAL systems

 Must be willing to meet the following requirements:

  • Work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)
  • Undergo technical online testing, interview, and a hands-on assessment of skills
  • Available to work shift work as assigned

It is preferred that candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s):

  • Associates degree and/or certification(s) in Industrial Maintenance or other related disciplines within instrumentation/electrical.
  • At least five (5) years of work experience in INSTRUMENTATION AND ELECTRICAL systems
  • Relevant work experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

 The Job You Will Perform:

  • This position will work alongside journeymen-level Electrical/Instrumentation maintenance technicians in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently. Our world class Global Manufacturing Training program provides paid hands-on experiences and classroom instruction in order to prepare you for your next promotion
  • Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Instrumentation:     
  • Troubleshoot, configure, maintain:
    • PLC systems
    • Single loop controls for various field systems
      • Instillation, calibration, troubleshooting various manufactures of analog and SMART instruments and analytical equipment
      • Shop and field repair of final control elements such as pneumatic valves, electric valves, solenoid operated valves, calibration of pneumatic and SMART valve positioners
  • Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
      • Routine and regulatory calibration of field instruments for boilers and environmental systems
      • Troubleshoot, maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems
      • Read and redline loop sheets, P&IDs
      • Read and interpret wiring diagrams & electrical schematics
      • Understand and follow NFPA70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards
  • Calibration and maintaining control instrumentation
      • Other duties as assigned

AND

  • Electrician:
    • Troubleshoot, install, repair AC and DC drive systems as well as stand-alone process drives of various manufacturers
      • Troubleshoot, install, and maintain various electrical components such as mechanical limit, proximity, photoelectric, speed and reflective switches
      • Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
      • Use RS Logix 5, 500, 5000 to troubleshoot PLC's.
    • Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on 480v thru 13.8kv power distribution switchgear
      • Understand and follow NFPA70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards
      • Other duties as assigned

 The Skills You Will Bring:

  • Critical Thinking – Analyze and use logic to address issues
  • Team Player – Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team
  • Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable
  • Self-Motivation – Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (incl

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