Aurora Box - Maintenance Technician

International Paper • Aurora, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician safely provides maintenance support in a fast-paced plant and continuous-process manufacturing environment, helping achieve machine uptime metrics. The role requires mechanical knowledge—including pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmission, and lubrication—and electrical/electronic knowledge—including PLCs, AC and DC motors and drives, and schematics. The technician works with teams to troubleshoot and solve problems, supports preventive maintenance in assigned areas, and may be asked to cross-train in other technical areas. The role is based at Aurora Box, 4160 Campus Drive, Aurora, Illinois 60504.

The first 30 days are training on first shift, 6 a.m.–2 p.m., Monday through Friday. After 30 days, training continues on first shift, with one weekday off and Saturday scheduled for preventive maintenance; occasional Sunday overtime may occur. After one year, the schedule transitions to third shift, 10 p.m.–6 a.m. Candidates must be willing to work alternative shifts, weekends, and overtime as required.

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/electronic skills and knowledge in 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 corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, including lubrication, 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.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems in assigned areas to support machine uptime.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, including cleaning up after assigned tasks.
• Accurately prepare and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork.
• Work cooperatively with teams and participate in preventive maintenance processes.
• Cross-train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Sign-on and retention bonuses: $1,000 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months, $500 after 1 year, and an additional bonus at 2 years.
• Shift differential of $0.25 for second shift and $0.35 for third shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED