Electro-Mechanical Technician
International Paper · Thorofare, NJ
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 25+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Thorofare, NJ.
- They ask for
- 25+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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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 26 other live reliability postings in New Jersey.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (25+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 56%
- ✓ PLC 44%
- ✓ Welding 30%
- EHS / safety 26%
- FDA / GMP 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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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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Electro-Mechanical Technician
Pay Rate
$40.26 + $0.60 shift differential for 2nd shift & 3 rd shift
Category/Shift
Hourly Full-Time
2 nd Shift 3pm-11pm – Monday-Friday
3 rd Shift 11pm-7am – Monday-Friday
Physical Location
Thorofare Retail
33 Phoenix Drive
Thorofare, NJ 08012
The Job You Will Perform
- •Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, replacing, and installing plant mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for all plant equipment. Including machinery maintenance, lubrication, PM’s, trouble shooting, repairing, upgrading, and possible installations.
- •Responsible for preventative maintenance on equipment, such as any servicing of conveyors, presses, stackers, etc. Provide support for production in various ways. Must have outstanding electrical and mechanical qualities, pinpointing exact cause of most breakdowns in a timely manner distinguishing between mechanical and electrical issues. Be able to identify and locate unusual sounds that indicate potential trouble. Be able to dismantle equipment to gain access to defective parts.
- •Able to examine and determine to what degree parts have worn, and repair or replace parts as needed
- •Be able to read and understand mechanical prints, electrical wiring diagrams/schematics, AC/DC motors, pneumatic diagrams, and hydraulic diagrams.
Must be able to work with electrical panels up to and including 480 volts
- •Troubleshoot, repair and install mechanical components, electrical controls, AC/DC motors, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, bearings, and power transmission.
- •Must have good working knowledge of various meters (volt/amp meters, schematics, dial calipers, heat sensing guns, etc.)
- •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.
- •Should be able to operate metal, wood working, and hand tools to make and repair parts. This will all be done in a safe manner.
- •Maintains close relationship with Machine Operators and Production Supervisors with free exchange of information to maintain plant and plant equipment. Must listen well and ask questions when in doubt. Must be able and willing to train others and share their knowledge and experiences.
- •Minimum of three years’ maintenance experience in an industrial environment
- •Possess technical skills in all disciplines of industrial maintenance.
- •Working knowledge of PLC controlled equipment
- •Able to handle multiple projects at one time.
- •Outstanding analytical and decision-making skills.
The Skills You Will Bring
- •Minimum of three years’ maintenance experience in an industrial environment
- •Possess technical skills in all disciplines of industrial maintenance.
- •Working knowledge of PLC controlled equipment
- •Able to handle multiple projects at one time.
- •Outstanding analytical and decision-making skills.
- •Good written and verbal communication skills.
- •Good interpersonal skills.
- •Strong organizational skills.
- •Basic computer skills.
- •Broad mechanical skills
- •Self-motivation
- •Strong electrical background a plus
- •Must be able to lift 50 to 70 pounds as needed, with assistance as required
Required Tools: Employee must provide a large assortment of tools and their own toolbox.
Must have excellent housekeeping, people, and team skills. Must be willing to better organize the maintenance department tools, cabinets, miscellaneous fasteners and tooling as needed with the help of his fellow employees
Willingly to work weekends, holidays and fills in when needed.
PPE Requirement : Steel-toed electrical-hazard safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, and other PPE based on task
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.
