Maintenance Mechanic III
International Paper · Tolleson, AZ
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Tolleson, AZ. Also, this position will be responsible for installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs of machinery and mechanical equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools, production machines and equipment, physical structures, plumbing, hydraulic.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $61k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 3011 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Arizona plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 29 other live reliability postings in Arizona.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 57%
- ✓ PLC 27%
- ✓ Welding 27%
- Injection molding 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Responsibilities
This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining equipment in an around-the-clock production environment. Duties include performing special assignments, such as, new equipment installations and performing preventive maintenance duties. Also, this position will be responsible for installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs of machinery and mechanical equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools, production machines and equipment, physical structures, plumbing, hydraulic, electrical, PLCs, bearings, welding, and automated systems.
Basic
Qualifications
- ✓7+ Years' experience in successfully troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery in production environment.
- ✓Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.) and electrical drawings and blueprints
- ✓Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines
- ✓Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
- ✓Knowledge of the function, wiring, and troubleshooting PLC’s
- ✓Locating and diagnosing trouble in electrical systems or equipment
- ✓Knowledge of the functions and troubleshooting VFDs and motor control circuits.
- ✓Ability to work any shift, overtime and weekends as needed, to support production schedules and Maintenance Planning and Scheduling. No continuous rotating shifts but opportunities to move to preferred shift are common as company grows.
- ✓Be authorized to work in the US.
- ✓Must have own tools.
- ✓Experience in the Corrugated Packaging or Printing Industry is a plus.
- ✓A Technical Degree in the Mechanical or Electrical Trades is a plus.
- ✓Must be able to pass a background and drug screen.
- ✓This position requires taking a maintenance skills test prior to interviewing.
24/5 and/or 24/7 manufacturing operation offering seven (7) days off over a fourteen (14) day period. Shift hours 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - OR - 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off). APPLICANTS MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO WORK EITHER SHIFT.
Pay: $32.73 - $39.86 per hour
Sign-on and Retention Bonus: $500 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months, $500 after 1 year and an additional bonus at 2 years
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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Description
What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? It is time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities. This is your opportunity to be part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and to cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas, and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history, while creating future success. We are committed to attracting, preparing, promoting and supporting our teams. At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer benefits, challenges, global opportunities and total rewards. When we say Infinite Possibilities, we mean it.
Benefits
- •Competitive base salary
- •Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- •401k and company match
- •Tuition Reimbursement
- •Paid Vacation and Holidays
- •Career progression opportunities and more
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.
