Aurora Box - Maintenance Technician

International Paper•Aurora, IL

2h•$32 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician safely provides maintenance support to Aurora Box, a fast-paced, continuous-process manufacturing plant. The role requires mechanical knowledge and skills in pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmission, and lubrication, as well as electrical and electronic skills involving PLCs, AC and DC motors and drives, and schematics. The technician works with teams to troubleshoot problems, support machine uptime metrics, and participate in preventive maintenance in assigned areas. The position begins with training on first shift, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, for the first 30 days. After that, first-shift training continues with a weekday off and Saturday scheduled for PMs. Occasional Sunday overtime may be required. After one year, the schedule transitions to third shift, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Candidates must be willing to work alternative shifts, weekends, and overtime as required. Pay is $31.71 to $46.08 per hour, depending on skill level and experience, with shift differentials of $0.25 for second shift and $0.35 for third shift. A sign-on and retention bonus is offered: $1,000 after 30 days, $500 after six months, $500 after one year, and an additional bonus at two years.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Be eligible for employment in the United States.
Pass the onsite pre-employment Maintenance Technical Testing.
Have mechanical skills and knowledge in pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmission, and lubrication.
Have electrical and electronic skills and knowledge involving PLCs, AC and DC motors and drives, and schematics.
Be willing to work alternative shifts, weekends, and overtime as required.
Demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork, dependability, and self-motivation, including willingness to train, accept feedback, and make improvements or take corrective action.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, including lubricating, measuring wear and position, repositioning components, and observing operations.
Respond to emergency breakdowns.
Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other repairs and installations as needed.
Maintain clean and organized work areas, including cleaning work areas when completing assigned tasks.
Accurately prepare and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork.
Troubleshoot and solve problems.
Work positively and cooperatively with teams.
Cross-train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.