Industrial Maintenance Technician

International Paper · Wheat Ridge, CO

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Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Experience asked: 20+ years
Industry: Packaging
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Wheat Ridge, CO.

They ask for: 20+ years
Tools it names: PLC, Machining, Welding
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.

Median of the low and high ends of 59 live postings that list pay, out of 2258 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Colorado plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 40 other live reliability postings in Colorado.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: More than usual (20+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Welding 49%
Team leadership 44%
✓ PLC 29%
Root cause 27%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 20+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentioned

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Full description from International PaperAs posted on their careers site.Show

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.

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Industrial Maintenance Technician

Pay Rate

$36.79-$42.57/hr (depending on experience), plus .50 cent shift differential

Category/Shift

Hourly Full-Time 3rd Shift (10p-6a), including rotating Saturdays

Physical Location

Wheat Ridge Box

5000 Oak Street

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

The Job You Will Perform

•Working in a safe manner, responsible for effectively troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, adjusting, replacing, and installing plant mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical systems and components for all plant equipment in a high volume, continuous-run manufacturing environment.
•Perform fabrication of equipment and parts through welding and machining.
•Read prints and manuals.
•Lubricates and cleans parts.
•Use various physical senses to perform job assignment.
•Attends meetings, participates in individual and team initiatives, and possess excellent verbal communication skills.
•Completes personal training and supports others training as required.
•Use computer based programs to track work, time and inventories.

The Skills You Will Bring

Must have industrial maintenance experience and manufacturing maintenance experience in troubleshooting and repair in several of the following areas:

•Mechanical
•Pneumatics
•Hydraulics
•Electrical
•Electronics
•PLC's
•Machining
•Welding
•Power transmission
•Steam
•Boiler systems
•Lubrication
•Prints and manuals
•Preventive maintenance
•Predictive maintenance

The Benefits You Will Enjoy

•Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
•Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
•Medical & Dental
•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 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’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP .

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 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.