Maintenance Technician

International Paper · Putnam, CT

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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 Putnam, CT.

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.

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

How this role compares

Against 9 other live reliability postings in Connecticut.

Experience asked: More than usual (25+ vs 2+)

Skills these teams ask for most

Welding 50%
Team leadership 40%
✓ PLC 30%
Machining 20%
Tooling 20%
Automation 20%

✓ = 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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responsibilities

◆Maintain a clean and organized work area in respect to the “5-S Program”
◆Ability to openly communicate
◆Ability to effectively work with internal customers in the facility to maintain a strong working relationship between production employees and maintenance employees

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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Category/Shift

Hourly Full-Time (7AM- 3PM, 3PM-11PM, 11PM-7AM)

Weekends and overtime as required.

Physical Location

Putnam Container

175 Park Road

Putnam, CT 06260

860-928-7901

The Job You Will Perform

•Following all safety rules, policies and practices
•Performing preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components and observing operations to determine proper functions
•Performing emergency/breakdown maintenance as necessary to support plant operations
•Ability to use multi-meter(s) to test electrical circuits, components, etc. using DC or AC voltage
•Ability to read and understand electrical block diagrams and wiring schematics
•Ability to exchange motors, gearboxes, sheaves, sprockets, belts, chains, etc. with proper alignment upon assembly
•Fully understand functions of limit and proximity switches and their effects to PLC’s
•Ability to troubleshoot AC and DC drive systems to determine cause of faults or failures
•Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic systems controlled by switches or PLC’s
•Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic systems from solenoids, switches, valves, etc.
•Knowledge with conveyor system and their operations
•Familiar with a diverse range of hand tools and their operations such as grinders, drills, reciprocating saws, etc.
•Self-motivated, able to follow through to completion with assigned

The Skills You Will Bring

•Technical experience and reliability

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 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) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.