Lead Mechanic

Position Title: Maintenance Lead Person

Pay Rate:

$42.44/hour

Category/Shift:

3rd shift

Physical Location:

Lexington Box facility

129 Zenker Road

Lexington, SC 29072

 The Job You Will Perform:

International Paper is currently recruiting a Lead Maintenance Technician at our converting location Lexington, South Carolina.  Our Lead Maintenance technicians are responsible for safely providing maintenance support to their respective corrugated manufacturing facility. Successful candidates are expected to utilize both 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. They will also work with operations teams to troubleshoot and solve problems and they will be engaged in preventative maintenance processes through- out the entire plant.   This position will be assigned to various shifts as needed for shop performance.

• Following all safety rules and practices
• Performing and training other technicians routine maintenance tasks and preventive maintenance activities
• Ensuring mechanics have proper tooling and equipment for upcoming jobs
• Contacting and working with vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results
• Acting as a back-up maintenance supervisor as needed
• Trouble-shooting and solving problems
• Maintaining teamwork with other associates
• Keeping supervision informed of problems and/or unusual situations
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervision
• Assist with leading weekly maintenance priority meeting
• Managing work order system utilizing SAP
• Promote and train Machine champion process

Qualifications for this position include:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; technical degree preferred.
• Strong communication and computer skills.
• The ability to plan/schedule in coordination with production and maintenance teams.
• 5 years minimum experience working in a manufacturing environment with maintenance exposure.
• Ability and interest to advance into a maintenance leadership role.
• Successful candidates are expected to utilize both mechanical and electrical skills and knowledge.
• On-the-job success in safety, attendance and quality of work expected.
• Willingness to fully cross train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities.
• Willing and able to work any shift, call-ins, holidays, and overtime as there is a constant demand for overtime in our maintenance departments.

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.