Maintenance Technician - starting rate $24.51 - $36.86 + shift diff. & bonuses - Aurora (Fox Valley)

Position Title:  Maintenance Technician

Pay Rate: Starting rate is $24.51/hr. to $36.86/hr., depending on skills & experience, plus shift differential ($.35 for 2nd shift; $.25 for 3rd shift)

Sign-on and Retention Bonuses:         

• $500 after 30 days
• $500 after 6 months
• $500 after 1 year, and
• An additional bonus at 2 years (calculated as $.20 for every hour worked in the previous 12 months)

Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time, 2nd shift

For a realistic preview of working for International Paper, please use the links below to watch two short videos:

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Physical Location: Fox Valley Container Plant

                                    2540 Prospect Court

                                    Aurora, IL 60502

                                    630-449-7211

The Job You Will Perform:

• Safely provide maintenance support to our fast-paced Fox Valley Container plant that is equipped with technology ranging from simple to state of the art for the corrugated industry.
• Utilize both excellent mechanical skills and knowledge (pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmission, lubrication) and electrical/electronic skills and knowledge (PLCs, A/C, D/C motors and drives, schematics) in our continuous process manufacturing environment to achieve machine uptime metrics.
• Work positively with maintenance and operations teams to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Will be engaged in preventative maintenance processes in assigned areas.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• At least one year of successful mechanical and electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair experience in a manufacturing facility.
• On-the-job success in safety, attendance and quality of work expected.
• Maintenance experience in corrugated a plus. Strong knowledgeable of lubrication, hydraulics, welding, pneumatics, electrical and electronics technologies.
• Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem solving skills.
• Willingness to fully cross train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities.
• Willing and able to work second and third shifts, call-ins, holidays, and overtime as there is a constant demand for overtime in our maintenance department.
• Able to work with computer system for maintenance processes, stores and work orders.
• Provide own tools initially (tools worn out on the job will be replaced).

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, 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 promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.