Maintenance New Hire

The Job

Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, replacing, and installing plant mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for all plant equipment. Including machinery maintenance, lubrication, PM’s, trouble shooting, repairing, upgrading, welding, fabricating, and possible installations.

Responsible for lubrication/ preventative maintenance on equipment, such as corrugator, diecut, folder, conveyors, stackers, banders etc. Be able to read and understand mechanical prints, AC/DC motors, pneumatic diagrams, and hydraulic diagrams.

• Troubleshoot, repair and install mechanical components, AC/DC motors, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, bearings, and power transmission.
• Perform fabrication of equipment (welding both arc and gas) to desired needs.
• Make adjustments on equipment to improve productivity.
• Identify and locate unusual sounds that indicate potential trouble.
• Dismantle equipment to gain access to replace defective parts.
• Maintain adequate inventories of spare parts.
• Accurately and completely prepare and maintain records and other paperwork.
• Maintain work areas to plant standards of housekeeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Predictive Maintenance Data Collection and PM Planning

Skills

Must have working knowledge of various types of measurement equipment (dial calipers, heat sensing guns, etc.).

Able to examine and determine to what degree parts have worn, and repair or replace parts as needed.

Able to use hand tools to remove/replace and repair parts.

This all will be done in a safe manner.

Operate all types of hand tools (i.e. drill press, grinder, wire brush, acetylene torch, etc.) normally found in a Maintenance shop.

Must possess excellent attendance and safety record with a demonstrated ability to follow directions.

Benefits

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes 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), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

Career

Leadership training and promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company!

The Culture

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. 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.

About Us

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 employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.