Maintenance Tech

International Paper
Illinois

Position Title: Maintenance Technician

Pay Rate: ($31.25/hr. up to $41.75/hr.)

2nd shift differential $0.31

3rd shift differential $0.33

Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, 11:00 pm to 7:00am, 11:00 pm to 11:00 am, or 7:00 pm to 7:00 am, 3:00am to 3:00pm, 3:00pm to 3:00 am, 11:00am to 11:00pm

Physical Location: Northlake Container Facility

401 Northwest Ave

Northlake, IL 60164

708-409-5440

The Job You Will Perform:

We are looking for motivated individuals who are capable of performing a multitude of functions in a flexible, fast-paced production environment. Our workplace requires individuals who understand the needs of the business while maintaining a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, quality and productivity.

This position is responsible for safely providing maintenance support to our fast-paced plant. We require both excellent mechanical skills and knowledge (pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmissions, and lubrication) and electrical/electronic skills and knowledge (PLCs, programming, drives, schematics) in our continuous process manufacturing environment to achieve machine uptime. Work positively with teams to troubleshoot and solve problems and be engaged in preventative maintenance processes in assigned areas.

Specific Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited to:

  • Following all safety rules and practices
  • Performing preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring position, repositioning components, and observing operations.
  • Performing emergency/ break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations.
  • Performing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other repairs and installations as needed.
  • Maintaining clean and organized work areas, and cleaning up work areas as part of completing assigned tasks.
  • Accurately and completely prepare and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork.
  • Trouble-shooting and solving problems.
  • Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem solving skills.
  • Willingness to fully cross train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities.
  • Candidates must be willing to work alternative shifts, weekends, and overtime as required.
  • Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies Include:

  • Mechanical aptitude, Troubleshooting expertise
  • Electrical knowledge
  • Minimum qualifications for consideration are a high school degree(preferred), and two years of work experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment with at least one year with the same employer
  • Highly-qualified candidates would possess manufacturing experience in the corrugated in industry.

The hiring process for successful candidates will include a pre-employment aptitude and Maintenance test prior to a team interview.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

  • Paid time off (which would be Vacations and Holidays)
  • 401-K Matching Program
  • Medical & Dental
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Vision

The Career You Will Build:

  • Leadership training
  • New opportunities, Growth

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper wants you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, and experiences to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture. IP has many Employee Network Circles including IP Vets, IPride, Women in IP, and African American ENC.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper( NYSE:IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $ 19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] or (877) 973-3919

Posted 2025-08-07

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