Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift
International Paper · Asheboro, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 25+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 12 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Asheboro, NC. Dismantles equipment and remove parts for repair using hand tools, power tools chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoist.
- They ask for
- 25+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Welding
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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.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 98 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (25+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 42%
- Team leadership 40%
- ✓ Welding 34%
- EHS / safety 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from International PaperAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
· Perform other duties as assigned
· Overtime is required as needed.
· Hand tools are required and a tool box for storage of personal tools.
· Will be working at heights for some jobs. Must be able to operate forklifts and man lifts for repairs as needed.
responsibilities
· Must be able to troubleshoot machine problems using root cause analysis
· Must be able to read and interpret blueprints
· Must have a working knowledge of the overall machine both mechanically and operationally
· Communicate and work closely with all team members
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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3rd Shift Maintenance Technician
Pay Rate
$27.00/hr. up to $31/hr.
Category/Shift
Hourly Full-Time (10:30pm - 6:30am, Sunday through Thursday)
Physical Location
Asheboro Sheet Feeder Plant
3021 Taylor Drive
Asheboro, NC 27203
336-498-1700
The Job You Will Perform
Mechanical
· Visually inspects and listens to machine and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions
· Dismantles equipment and remove parts for repair using hand tools, power tools chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoist
· Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems
· Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machines parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures
· Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to engineering specifications
· Locates damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machine, and measures, cuts, threads, and installs new pipe
· Sets up and operates tools such as drill press, grinder, welding equipment, etc, to make or repair parts
· Start machines and equipment to test operation of repairs completed
· Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair and/or Preventive Maintenance(PM’s)
· Record maintenance and repair information
· Trouble shoot and repair equipment
Electrical
· Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment and software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
· Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation and for defects such as loose connections and frayed wires.
· Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
· Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
· Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
· Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
· Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
· Repair and adjust equipment, machines, and defective components, replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment.
· Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and tests.
· Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
Additional
· Perform all acts safely
The Skills You Will Bring
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
· Technical trade school, military training or college preferred
· Job progression with increasing
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
Learn the sustainable packaging industry.
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 the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com