Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician
International Paper · Indianapolis, IN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Indianapolis, IN.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- 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.
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How this role compares
Against 83 other live reliability postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 51%
- ✓ Team leadership 46%
- ✓ Welding 37%
- Root cause 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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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.
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Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician
Pay Rate
$32.66/hr. up to $38.60/hr.
Category/Shift
Hourly Full-Time Rotation Pattern
shift coverage as needed including nights, weekends and possible holidays
Physical Location
Indianapolis Preprint
7536 Miles Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46231
The Job You Will Perform
- •Follow all safety rules and practices, working safely by observing safety rules, policies and procedures and identifying unsafe conditions or actions to management immediately
- •Perform maintenance functions making repairs such as but not limited to electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, plumbing, HVAC under minimal guidance of the maintenance supervisor.
- •Troubleshoot and perform maintenance duties such as but not limited to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, HVAC repairs
- •Accurately reading gauges and other test equipment
- •Utilizing basic shop math, inspecting
- •Respond to and complete work orders in a timely manner
- •Support installation of new equipment and facilities improvements
- •Maintain compliance with company quality systems and support audits
- •This person will also be assigned to clean-up functions as needed such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping the machine area, as well as picking up and shredding scrap.
The Skills You Will Bring
- •2 years of related mechanical experience working in an industrial manufacturing production environment
- •Mechanical Journeyman or Technical/Vocation Certificate preferred
- •Experience/knowledge in the following areas: Electrical circuit troubleshooting, plumbing, pneumatics, mobile equipment, Mig welding
- •Ability to adapt to change, problem solve and prioritize work
- •Ability to bend, squat and kneel, and climb frequently
- •Ability to stand for periods of a minimum of 3 hours
- •Ability to work with minimum supervision
- •Ability to work varied hours/days
- •Ability to lift average weighted materials, 50 lbs up to 70 lbs occasionally
- •Effective written and verbal communication skills
- •Ability to read and interpret blue prints mechanical and electrical schematics, piping diagrams, in orthographic, isometric, and sketch-views
- •Reading factory orders
- •Action oriented, Customer/Quality Focused
- •Priority Setting
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 and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, 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 125 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; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.