Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

The Maintenance Mechanic position at International Paper is responsible for performing a variety of activities to maintain plant equipment and facilities in optimal operating condition. This includes scheduled preventative maintenance, emergency breakdown reports, and repairs/installations.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and emergency/breakdown reports and maintenance tasks such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components, observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels.
• Follow all safety rules and practices.
• Refer to equipment manuals and other technical literature.
• Contact and work with vendors and sub-contractors.
• Accurately use measurement and testing equipment.
• Accurately and completely prepare and maintain maintenance records.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Maintain teamwork with other associates.
• Keep supervisors informed of problems and other maintenance situations.
• Perform other maintenance duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successfully complete an online Non-Technical General Maintenance Test, an online Technical General Maintenance Test, and an Interview.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Well-rounded electrical, mechanical, and machine shop skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and follow instructions.

Skills

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Well-rounded electrical, mechanical, and machine shop skills and experience.

Benefits

• Health, welfare, and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, 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.

Career

• Training and promotional opportunities.

The Impact

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you'll see why our team members say they're Proud to be IP.

The Culture

• Respect, value, engage, and provide opportunities for all individuals.
• Safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces.
• Diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

The Company

• Global leader in sustainable packaging solutions.
• Company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA headquarters in London, UK.
• More than 65,000 team members serving customers worldwide.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.