General Maintenance Tech (A)

International Paper•Bowling Green, KY

7h•Onsite

About The Position

International Paper is seeking a General Maintenance Tech (A) for their Bowling Green Box Facility. This is a full-time, hourly position working a 12-hour night shift on a 24/7 rotating schedule. The role involves performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on corrugating and converting equipment, troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, control system, and robotic issues to minimize downtime, and diagnosing equipment failures using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis. The technician will work with PLC systems (Allen Bradley and Siemens), maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems from 24V to 480V, and perform installations, maintenance, and repairs on various components including VFDs, photo eyes, limit switches, servo motors, and motion control systems. Basic understanding of FANUC robots is also required for collaboration on troubleshooting and teach pendant use. The position also includes performing preventative maintenance on equipment such as conveyors, presses, and stackers, fabricating equipment through welding, and making adjustments to improve productivity. Accurate documentation of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage is essential.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required
1–3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (or equivalent combination of training and experience)
Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
Familiarity with PLC systems (Allen Bradley and/or Siemens)
Experience with industrial electrical systems (24V–480V)
Familiarity with VFDs, sensors, servo motors, and motor controls
Experience supporting or troubleshooting FANUC robots
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
Problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
The ability to perform the duties/ responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation
Must be willing to work alternative shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as required

Nice To Haves

3 to 5 years hands-on maintenance experience
Experience in corrugated, packaging, or high-speed production environments
Technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, robotics, or a related field

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on corrugating and converting equipment
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, control system, and robotic issues to minimize downtime
Diagnose equipment failures and apply structured problem-solving and root cause analysis
Accurately completing administrative documents and following directions
Work with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC’s to identify faults and support basic troubleshooting
Maintain and troubleshoot systems operating from 24V to 480V, following International Paper safe work practices
Install, maintain, and repair Variable Frequency Drives, Photo Eyes, Limit Switches, Servo Motors and motion control systems
Basic understanding of FANUC robots to collaborate on troubleshooting and basic teach pendant use
Responsible for preventative maintenance on equipment, such as any servicing of conveyors, presses, stackers, etc.
Be able to read and understand mechanical prints, pneumatic diagrams, and hydraulic diagrams
Troubleshoot, repair and install mechanical components, three and four phase motors, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, bearings, and power transmission
Support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with operations and maintenance team members to resolve equipment concerns
Clearly and effectively communicate will all levels at the facility
Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and company safety standards
Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage
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 defective parts
Other duties assigned