Maintenance Technician

 

 

Description: 

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference?

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.  We offer benefits, challenges, global opportunities and total rewards.

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who are capable of performing a multitude of functions in a flexible, fast-paced production environment. Our workplace requires individuals who understand the needs of the business while maintaining a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, quality, and productivity. 

 

Position Title:

Maintenance Technician

 

Pay Rate:

$30.00/hour up to $40.00/hour

 

Sign on Bonus:

$1000 after 30 days

$500 after 6 months

$500 after 1 year

 

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time: 2nd Shift (3pm-11pm) or 3rd Shift (11pm-7am)

 

Location: 1699 W. 9th St., White Bear Lake, MN 55110

 

The Job You Will Perform:

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who are capable of performing a multitude of functions in a flexible, fast-paced production environment.   Our workplace requires individuals who understand the needs of the business while maintaining a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, quality, and productivity. 

 

Specific Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Maintaining production equipment to optimize reliability through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of machines.
• Troubleshooting skills in industrial, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical failures and the aptitude to correct those failures.
• Utilize both excellent mechanical skills and knowledge (pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmission, lubrication) and electrical/electronic skills and knowledge (PLCs, A/C, D/C motors and drives, schematics) in our continuous process-manufacturing environment to achieve machine uptime metrics.
• Accurately completing administrative documents and following directions are important work traits.
• Demonstrate technical experience, reliability and the ability to work independently as well as working as part of a team. 

 

Individual Must Possess The Following Qualifications:

• Minnesota Special Engineer (Boiler Special Level) License or higher
• Strong industrial electrical experience/education
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication skills
• Familiarity with SAP is a plus
• High school degree (or equivalent experience) and five years of maintenance experience with at least one year with the same employer. 
• Highly-qualified candidates would possess a technical degree or apprenticeship certification and maintenance experience in the corrugated industry or similar manufacturing environment. 
• Individual must be able to work overtime and cover off shift schedules as needed.

 

Candidates selected for further consideration will be required to complete a tests on job-related skills, a panel interview, background check, drug screen, and pre-employment health assessment.  

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid Vacation
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• Retirement, Pension, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

 

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

 

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

 

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

 

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a