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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

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

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.

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

How this role compares

Against 47 other live reliability postings in Arkansas.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $64k–$90k, from 5 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (25+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 60%
  • ✓ Welding 52%
  • PLC 35%
  • EHS / safety 27%

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

It asks for 25+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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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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