Industrial Maintenance Electrician (Multi-Craft)

International Paper•Grand Prairie, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Electrician (Multi-Craft) maintains production equipment at International Paper’s Grand Prairie Box facility. The role performs preventive and emergency maintenance and repairs across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam, power transmission, and conveyor systems, supporting safe and reliable plant operations. Work includes installing wiring and conduit, replacing faulty electrical and electronic components, troubleshooting equipment, and reading electrical diagrams, schematics, and PLC ladder logic. This hourly, full-time position pays $41.40 per hour plus shift differential and offers a staged sign-on bonus: $1,000 after 30 days, $500 after six months, and $500 after one year. Schedules include 3 p.m.–11 p.m. and 11 p.m.–7 a.m.; 7 a.m.–3 p.m. applies during the training period only. Shifts may vary with production needs, with rotating weekends off. The employee must be available for all shifts, weekends, call-ins, holidays, and overtime as necessary. The role requires maintaining accurate maintenance records, clean work areas, teamwork, and compliance with safety practices and required PPE. The employee must safely lift or move up to 75 pounds during a regular shift. International Paper also describes opportunities for leadership training and promotion, and offers health, welfare, retirement, paid time off, education and development, and voluntary benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Electrical aptitude and troubleshooting expertise.
Mechanical knowledge and experience.
Good attendance and punctuality.
Must pass Advanced Industrial Skills and Instrumentation / Electrician Knowledge Assessments before the interview process.
Consent to a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Verifiable, stable work history.
Ability and willingness to work as needed, including all shifts, weekends, call-ins, holidays, and overtime.
Self-driven and able to follow through to completion with assigned responsibilities.
Ability to safely lift or move up to 75 pounds during a regular work shift.
Ability to use basic shop math and inspecting skills.

Nice To Haves

Five years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
Experience in a corrugated facility is preferred but not required.
Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain production equipment and follow all safety rules and practices.
Perform preventive maintenance, including lubrication, wear and position measurements, component repositioning, and observation of equipment operation, vibration, and noise.
Perform emergency and breakdown maintenance as needed to support plant operations.
Use gauges, measurement tools, and test equipment accurately.
Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam-system, and other repairs and installations.
Install wire and conduit for new and existing equipment, including conveyors, programmable controllers, and converting and corrugating machinery.
Replace faulty electrical machine components, including relays, switches, motors, and position-sensing devices such as proximity switches, timers, scanners, and photoelectric devices.
Diagnose, repair, or replace faulty electronic components such as printed circuit boards.
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, including hydraulic, pneumatic, power transmission, and conveyor systems, safely and efficiently.
Read electrical block diagrams, schematics, and PLC ladder logic.
Use basic hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment, and computers.
Maintain clean and organized work areas and clean up after assigned tasks.
Prepare and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork accurately and completely.
Maintain teamwork with other associates and follow assigned responsibilities through completion.
Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Use basic shop math and inspecting skills.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.
Be available to work all shifts, weekends, call-ins, holidays, and overtime as necessary.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and life insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Short-term and long-term disability.
401(k) and company-funded retirement contributions.
Paid Time Off.
Education and development, including tuition reimbursement.
Student Loan Repayment Assistance.
Voluntary benefits, including home, auto, vision, and pet insurance.
Leadership training and promotional opportunities.
Sign-on bonus: $1,000 after 30 days, $500 after six months, and $500 after one year.
Shift differential.