Maintenance Tech
International Paper · Conway, AR
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 25+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Conway, AR.
- They ask for
- 25+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Welding, SAP
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2669 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 47 other live reliability postings in Arkansas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (25+ vs 4+)
Typical $64k–$90k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 60%
- ✓ Welding 52%
- PLC 35%
- EHS / safety 27%
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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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Maintenance Tech
Pay Rate
$24.47/hr. up to $34.79/hr.
Category/Shift
12 Hour Rotating Shifts
Hourly Full-Time 6pm-6am or 6 am-6pm
Must be available to work any shift
Physical Location
Conway Graphics
730 Enterprise Ave.
Conway, AR 72032
The Job You Will Perform
- •Follow all safety rules and practices.
- •Perform preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components, and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels.
- •Perform emergency / break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations.
- •Accurately use measurement and test equipment.
- •Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other repairs and installations as needed.
- •Maintain clean and organized work areas.
- •Prepare and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork accurately and in its entirety.
- •Trouble-shoot and solve problems.
- •Willing to fully cross train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities.
- •Use SAP for creating, logging time and completing work orders.
- •Ability to complete End of Shift reports and email to leaders and management.
- •Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.
- •Complete Contractor Training and Safety Rules for contractors when new on-site.
- •Perform and complete PMs on machines in timely manner.
- •Research and obtain correct information for ordering parts.
- •Attend outside training related to maintenance.
- •Operate all types of hand tools (i.e. drill press, grinder, wire brush, acetylene torch, etc.) normally found in a Maintenance shop
- •Able to examine and determine to what degree parts have worn, and repair or replace parts as needed.
- •Perform fabrication of equipment (welding both arc and gas) to desired needs. Be able to make adjustments on equipment to improve productivity. Be able to identify and locate unusual sounds that indicate potential trouble. Be able to dismantle equipment to gain access to defective parts.
The Skills You Will Bring
- •Three or more years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance, preferably in a corrugating or converting facility, or similar manufacturing environment
- •Knowledge in Mechanical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic Machinery
- •On-the-job success in safety, attendance and quality of work expected.
- •Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem-solving skills.
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.
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