Electro Technician

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Pay Rate:

Starting pay is $36.67 per hr.   

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time (Monday-Friday, OT and Saturdays as needed)

2nd & 3rd Shifts:  2nd Shift (2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.) and 3rd Shift (10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.)

Physical Location:

Rockford Container Facility

2100 23rd Avenue

Rockford, IL  61104

(815) 398-2100

The Job You Will Perform:

• Industrial maintenance/mechanic electrician will perform routine preventive maintenance and repair of machines.
• Troubleshoot emergency maintenance on machines as necessary to support plant operations.
• Troubleshoot industrial, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical failures
• Read, manage and perform work orders of required maintenance services.
• Inspects, tests, repairs and maintains the electrical and instrumentation systems in a safe manner with an integrated box plant.
• Performs assignments requiring mechanical and electrical skills.
• Must be familiar with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Must have expert mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience and proven ability of machine repair.
• Knowledge of AC and DC motors installation and repair.
• PLC troubleshooting and ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings. 
• Able to install and set up both A/C and D/C drives
• Working knowledge of A/C and D/C motors
• PLC troubleshooting required (extensive knowledge such as with Siemens and Allen Bradley)
• Working Knowledge of Encoders and various types of sensors.
• Ability to read both electrical and mechanical drawings
• Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provide resolution to mechanical and electrical problems of machinery.
• High and low voltage – 10 VDC to 480 VAC

The Skills You Will Bring:

• PLC troubleshooting, inputs/outputs, and changeouts of programs
• Experience with Factory Talk or similar HMI software
• Photo eyes, sensors, limit switches, and solenoids
• Repairing and troubleshooting conveyor systems (line controls)
• Mechanical Systems (bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes)
• Hydraulics & Pneumatics
• High and Low Voltage – 10 VDC to 480 VAC
• Ability to operate a multi-meter to diagnose a variety of electrical issues
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

Education & Work Experience:

Experience:  Minimum 5 years in troubleshooting industrial electrical control systems down to component level.

 The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement plans:  Pension and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Many Additional Added Benefits – such as Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance

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 will 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. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world's largest recyclers.  Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what's next.  We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting Internationalpaper.com.

The hiring process for successful candidates will include a series of mechanical and technical tests prior to a team interview.

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