Maintenance Technician III - 3rd Shift
International Paper · Lincoln, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 25+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Lincoln, IL.
- They ask for
- 25+ 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 115 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (25+ vs 5+)
Typical $87k–$110k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 52%
- ✓ PLC 43%
- Welding 33%
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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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Pay Rate: $32.97/hr.
Category: Full-Time, Hourly Non-Exempt
Shift: 3rd Shift (Monday - Friday; 10:30pm - 6:30am)
Physical Location: 1601 5th St., Lincoln, IL 62656
The Job You Will Perform
International Paper, Lincoln Box has an opening in the Maintenance Department for a Level 3 Maintenance Technician. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility machinery, equipment, and infrastructure components in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The qualified candidate will work as part of the maintenance team to support daily production operations and respond to equipment issues in a safe and efficient manner. This position consists of daily 8-hour shifts with overtime as needed.
This position is primarily assigned to 3rd shift with the possibility of advancement to a 2nd shift position based on business needs and qualifications.
The Skills You Will Bring
The ideal candidate should have previous experience working in an industrial maintenance environment and demonstrate knowledge and troubleshooting abilities in the following areas:
- •Electrical troubleshooting of AC/DC control circuits and components
- •Experience with 480 volt 3 phase power distribution circuits
- •Hydraulic systems troubleshooting
- •Pneumatic systems troubleshooting
- •PLC ladder logic troubleshooting
- •Variable frequency drive troubleshooting
- •Understanding of electrical print basics
- •Safe use of multi meters and amp meters
- •Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of mechanical components
Candidates should also demonstrate the ability to work safely, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively within a team environment.
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.