J1 Electrical Maintenance Technician

J1 Electrical Maintenance Technician

• International Paper Columbus is seeking talented Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians with 3 or more years of Industrial experience. Successful candidates will be eligible for a one time $5,000 Hiring Bonus.  Successful candidates who must relocate beause their permanent address is at least 100 miles from the work location will be eligible for Relocation Assistance of up to $10,000.
  • Eligibility – This does not apply to current International Paper employees or previous employees who left the company in the last 12 months.

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The Job You Will Perform:

This is a J1 level Electrical Technician position responsible for completing scheduled and routine maintenance work along with performing many other duties, both as part of a team and independently.  Duties include, but are not restricted to, electrical circuit troubleshooting and repair, conduit and wire installation, lighting repair, PLC troubleshooting and repair, drive troubleshooting and repair, as well as instrumentation / control valve calibration, troubleshooting and repair.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Personally exhibit safety as a core value and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety
• Represent both company policy and direction
• Develop knowledge of department and mill operations processes, equipment and systems
• Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Utilize the International Paper Change Process to drive change
• Work effectively alone or within a team
• Utilize strong organization skills to handle multiple tasks effectively
• Analyze problems and develop solutions independently or with teams
• Make timely and effective decisions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least age 18
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required
• Eligible for employment in the US
• Three (3) or more years verifiable experience as a J1 Electrical technician
• Previous multi-skilled maintenance experience
• Must possess high standards in the areas of safety, quality, ethics, craftsmanship, customer focus, and leadership skills.
• Skilled in maintenance and troubleshooting of Electrical related equipment and process problems
• Knowledge of key operating areas, PLCs AC & DC drives, analog and digital field instrumentation, and DCS equipment..
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two year Associate Degree in any of the IP Core Maintenance skills or related disciplines (Instrumentation or Electrical).
• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment
• Strong math/physics understanding
• Prior experience as a multi-skilled Electrical/Instrumentation Technician

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-Term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

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 the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions.  With Company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries.  Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time.  Net sales for 2024 were 18.6 billion.  In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions.  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