Multi-Craft Maintenance Tech
International Paper · Huntsville, AL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Huntsville, AL.
- They ask for
- 1+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC
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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 67 other live reliability postings in Alabama.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Welding 50%
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- ✓ PLC 49%
- Root cause 26%
- EHS / safety 26%
- Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: International Paper in Huntsville
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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.
This is your opportunity to be part of International Paper’s team at our Huntsville Alabama Sheet Feeder Plant. The Huntsville location produces corrugated sheeting to customer specifications and prides itself on being a top producer while maintaining a great safety record and a team environment.
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2nd Shift - 7pm - 7am
Pay Rate : Based on education, experience and skill level
Starting Range From $28.59 to $38.07 based on above plus a .75 shift premium
Top out for lead person is $45.20
Sign on Bonus : $2000 paid out as: $1,000 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months, $500 after 1 year
Category/Shift
7pm - 7am Schedule is 2-2-3 which means working every other weekend (Sat, Sun, Mon is a weekend)
Physical Location : 3461 Wall Triana Hwy., SW Huntsville, AL 35824
Please note, this is a true MULTI-CRAFT INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE POSITION
This is NOT a grounds or facility maintenance position
This is NOT a mechanic or electrical only job
This is NOT a preventative maintenance only job
This is NOT a fabrication job
This is NOT a HVAC job
The Skills You Will Bring
- •Candidate must be at least 18 years of age
- •High School Education and Post High School certification is required
- •Maintenance Technical Certification REQUIRED from technical college
- •At least 5 years of experience in Mechanical Field
- •Qualified candidates must have formal and on the job training in the following: electrical and basic electronics, AC/DC drives, PLC controllers, basic hydraulics and pneumatics
- •Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams and blueprints is required
- •Candidates must be able to make decisions and work with Maintenance and Plant Supervisors in order to complete assigned tasks
- •Individuals must be willing to work overtime and as required weekends
- •Individuals must be willing to work a 2-2-3 shift with Saturday and Sunday being a standard work day
- •Individuals must be able to work from 7pm to 7am after proper training
- •Individuals must be willing work in a non-climate controlled environment; exposed to heat and cold
- •Applicants will be required to pass pre-employment skills testing, post-offer background check, physical and drug screening.
- •Pay and position level will be based on level of experience and education
- •Corrugated Industry maintenance experience a plus
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
- •Stable work environment
- •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 .