Maintenance Mechanic

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

 

 

**Sign-On and Retention Bonus

 

Description: 

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? It is time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities. This is your opportunity to be part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and to cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas, and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history, while creating future success. We are committed to attracting, preparing, promoting and supporting our teams. At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer benefits, challenges, global opportunities and total rewards. When we say Infinite Possibilities, we mean it.

 

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining equipment in an around-the-clock production environment.  Duties include performing special assignments, such as, new equipment installations and performing preventive maintenance duties.  Also, this position will be responsible for installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs of machinery and mechanical equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools, production machines and equipment, physical structures, plumbing, hydraulic, electrical, PLCs, bearings, welding, and automated systems. 

 

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ Years' experience in successfully troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery in production environment.
• Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.) and electrical drawings and blueprints
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Knowledge of the function, wiring, and troubleshooting PLC’s
• Locating and diagnosing trouble in electrical systems or equipment
• Knowledge of the functions and troubleshooting VFDs and motor control circuits.
• Ability to work any shift, overtime and weekends as needed, to support production schedules and Maintenance Planning and Scheduling. No continuous rotating shifts but opportunities to move to preferred shift are common as company grows.
• Be authorized to work in the US.
• Must have own tools.
• Experience in the Corrugated Packaging or Printing Industry is a plus.
• A Technical Degree in the Mechanical or Electrical Trades is a plus.
• Must be able to pass a background and drug screen.
• This position requires taking a maintenance skills test prior to interviewing.

 

24/7 manufacturing operation offering seven (7) days off over a fourteen (14) day period.  Shift hours 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - OR - 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off).  APPLICANTS MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO WORK EITHER SHIFT. You will enjoy a pre-determined schedule with no mandatory overtime, and every other weekend will be a three-day weekend. Voluntary overtime will be available for those who want it. 

 

Pay: $29.95 - $39.81 per hour

 

Sign-on and Retention Bonus: $500 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months, $500 after 1 year and an additional bonus at 2 years

 

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 401k and company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Career progression opportunities and more

 

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and e