Maintenance Technician

International Paper•Maryland Heights, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

International Paper is seeking a self-motivated Maintenance Technician to perform a range of maintenance functions in a flexible, fast-paced production environment. The role supports plant operations and requires a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, quality, and productivity. The position is hourly and full-time, based in Maryland Heights, Missouri, with pay starting at $31. The posting also lists sign-on bonuses of $500 after 30 days and $500 after six months, plus a $500 retention bonus after one year and an additional lump sum after two years. The technician performs preventive and emergency maintenance, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and steam-system repairs and installations. The job may involve working in warm or hot, dusty or dirty industrial conditions, around hazardous chemicals, noise and heavy machinery, at elevated surfaces, and in confined spaces with appropriate safety training and protection. Candidates must be willing to undergo pre-employment and periodic drug screens and a job-related health assessment, wear required safety equipment, and work overtime and weekends as needed. Mandatory overtime may be required during peak production periods. International Paper describes its benefits package as including medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) and/or pension or company-funded retirement contributions where applicable, paid time off, education and development including tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance, and voluntary home, auto, vision, and pet insurance. The company also offers leadership training and promotional opportunities. It describes its workplaces as safe, caring, and inclusive and highlights its commitment to sustainable practices.

Requirements

Be willing to work in industrial conditions that may be warm or hot, dusty or dirty, and involve hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated surfaces, and confined spaces, with proper safety training and protection.
Undergo a drug screen for illicit drug use as a condition of employment.
Undergo periodic drug screens as a condition of employment.
Undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment.
Work overtime as needed, including mandatory overtime during peak production periods.
Work weekends as needed.
Wear required safety equipment.
Demonstrate critical thinking and use logic to address issues.
Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team.
Be reliable, responsible, and dependable.
Show self-motivation, exert effort toward training for advancement, and accept feedback to improve or take corrective action.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, including lubrication, measuring runout, calibrating dials, aligning components, and observing operations, vibration, and noise levels.
Complete emergency and breakdown maintenance to support plant operations.
Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam-system, and other repairs and installations.
Use measurement and test equipment accurately.
Maintain clean and organized work areas and clean up as part of assigned tasks.
Prepare and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork accurately and completely.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Follow all safety rules and practices.
Perform other duties assigned by supervision.