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Technical Assistant-Paper Machine

International Paper
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Aug 2026

About the role

POSITION:

Technical Assistant-Paper Machine

 

PURPOSE

The Paper Machine Technical Assistant is responsible for assisting the Paper Machine Area Process Manager with leadership, coordination, and technical expertise to support and optimize the day-to-day operations of the mill.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The key accountabilities listed below are not to be considered all-inclusive; a team member may be required to perform additional tasks, as directed, based on the changing business needs of the company:

  • Support the Paper Machine Area Safety and Environmental Results.

  • Lead process problem solving and process optimization to improve OME and Machine Performance.

  • Supervise Paper Machine Chemical Suppliers and Manage Chemical Trials and Optimization.

  • Paper Machine’s Product Quality Leadership and Responsible for Investigating Customer Issues and Claims and Machine Trials.

  • Support Mill’s Process Control Team to assure QCS and DCS controls are maintained and optimized.

  • Support the Paper Machine Team and Reliability Group in Reliability Investigations and Timely Completion of RCFA Action Items.

  • Support Mill Team as 5S Champion.

  • Support the Mill ME Group to identify and implement Cost Reduction Projects.

  • Participate in the development and execution of capital projects.

  • Assist Paper Machine Area Manager and Learning Leader in Operator Training and Certification. 

  • First in line for delegation of authority for the Paper Machine Area Manager.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING ENVIRONMENT

  • Noise levels in excess of 90dB.

    • Heat in excess of 100°F occasionally.

    • Occasionally ascends/descends stairs, ladders and into tanks

    • Occasionally transports tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

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      International Paper

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