Maintenance/Electrical Technician

The Job You Will Perform

• Identifies, troubleshoots, repairs, and fabricates hydraulic machines / systems
• Identifies, troubleshoots, repairs, and fabricates electrical systems
• Identifies, troubleshoots, repairs, and fabricates electrical and motor controls/ systems
• Fabricates with metal and/or repair metal structures, includes welding and torch use
• Repairs / maintains building and building systems
• Programs / troubleshoots / installs / repairs PLC computers / systems
• Trains operators and/ or supervisors in the proper way to maintain / inspect machines
• Knowledgeable on all applicable codes
• Orders repair and spare parts for machines
• Basic computer skills, including Windows, Word Processing, spreadsheets, and MPS System (Maintenance database software) and SAP
• Cleans area / tools / maintenance shop
• Safety – must be able to perform all requirements safely
• Blueprint/schematic reading-drawing
• Identifies, troubleshoots, repairs, and fabricates pneumatic machines / systems

Skills & Qualifications

Language Skills: Able to communicate with manager or supervisor and understand instructions, as well as communicate with fellow employees while on a job. Able to read a Maintenance work order and fill out a maintenance work order.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, and multiply fractions. Able to use a calculator for all aspects of math functions. Proficient with a protractor.

Reasoning Ability: Shall be able to isolate mechanical (including pneumatic/hydraulic) and basic electrical problems and repair them within a reasonable amount of time.

Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting / carrying up to 25 pounds required with more frequent lifting/carrying of 1-20 pounds
• Reaching below waist and knee, and at waist level
• Kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs on rare occasions
• More frequent hand/wrist work, keyboarding and mousing, power grasping, and pushing/pulling materials
• More frequent walking, left and right-hand work, simple grasping, and constantly standing on feet for extended periods of time

Work Environment

• Must wear protective eyewear and earplugs when using compressed air, power tools, and during many maintenance functions
• Majority of work inside the plant with some outside work, as well as on the roof and in the ceiling inside the plant
• Plant is chilly in winter and hot in summer
• Plant generally clean of debris and clutter, but manufacturing process generates a fair amount of corrugated dust
• No hazardous materials inherent in the manufacturing process

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term Disability
• 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

Impact & Culture

International Paper continues to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company with sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years.

The company promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces with team members around the world from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. International Paper is committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day.

About the Company

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA headquarters in London, UK, the company employs more than 65,000 team members and serves customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions.