On Shift Maintenance

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Position Title: 

Mechanical Maintenance Associate - On Shift

Pay Rate (Starting):

$28.51/hr.

Physical Location:

Henderson Mill

1500 Commonwealth Drive

Henderson, KY 42420

270-831-6000

Category/Shift:

Hourly- Full-Time; Rotating 12 Hour Schedule

A 28-Day Cycle looks like this:

4 Day Shifts (6a - 6p) - 7 days off

4 Night Shifts (6p - 6a) - 3 days off

3 Day Shifts (6a - 6p) - 1 day off

3 Night Shifts (6p -6a) - 3 days off

Job Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Eligible for employment in the US
• Must have one of the following:
  • One (1) year experience in any of the following Maintenance Skill Areas: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, LUBRICATION, WELDING, AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE, or PIPEFITTING; OR
  • One (1) year vocational/technical education in the Maintenance Disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, LUBRICATION, WELDING, AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE, or PIPEFITTING

• Must be willing to meet the following requirements:
  • Work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)
  • Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment
  • Undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment
  • Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
  • Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule
  • Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification
  • Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis
  • Wear required safety equipment

It is preferred that candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s):

• Associates degree or certification(s) in any IP Core Maintenance Skills or related disciplines (Millwright, Machinist, Lubrication, Welding, Automotive Maintenance, or Pipefitting)
• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.
• Technical knowledge and experience with:
  • Pump repair and replacement
  • Repacking pumps and valves
  • Rigging
  • Repairing mechanical drive systems, rotating assemblies
  • Bearing installation, maintenance, and replacement
  • Replacing motors, valves, and gaskets
  • Replacing and repairing cylinders
  • Production machine/equipment maintenance
  • Rotating equipment
  • Reading and interpreting blueprints, tables, graphs, and diagrams
  • Industrial safety procedures and equipment
  • Gear reducers
  • Oil seals
  • Basic welding
  • Forklift operation
  • Gears
  • Roll repair and replacement
  • Hydraulics/Pneumatics
  • Knowledge of mobile equipment
  • Product moving systems
  • Installing screw pipe and tubing
  • Steel fabrication
  • Pipefitting
  • Maintenance-related computers and software
  • Facility maintenance and repairs
  • Servicing vehicles

The Job You Will Perform:

This position will assist journeymen-level mechanical maintenance craftsmen in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently. Our world class Global Manufacturing Training program allows you to earn while you learn through hands-on experiences and classroom instruction in order to prepare you for your next promotion.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Critical Thinking – Analyze and use logic to address issues
• Team Player – Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team
• Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable
• Self-Motivation – Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action

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:

Our training and certification program will provide many opportunities to develop new skills for advancement. 

Future opportunities may include:

• Becoming a skilled trainer for future new employees
• Becoming a safety advocate and leader
• Leadership Development training to allow for potential growth into supervisory roles

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 125 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.  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.
Henderson  KY  42420