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Maintenance Electrician

International Paper · Des Plaines, IL

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Packaging
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Des Plaines, IL.

They ask for
3+ years
Tools it names
PLC

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

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.

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

How this role compares

Against 115 other live reliability postings in Illinois.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $87k–$110k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 52%
  • ✓ PLC 43%
  • Welding 33%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Promotion path mentionedLifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: International Paper in Des Plaines

1 other open role at this site · 4 people we found in reliability roles at International Paper.

Maintenance Electrician at International Paper in other locations

International Paper lists this title in 5 places. Pick the plant you can get to.

Full description from International PaperAs posted on their careers site.Show

Experience with Factory Talk or similar HMI software

Photo eyes, sensors, limit switches, and solenoids

Repairing and troubleshooting conveyor systems (line controls)

Mechanical Systems (bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes)

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

High and Low Voltage

Ability to operate a multimeter to diagnose a variety of electrical issues

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

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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Mechanic/Electrician

3rd shift

Pay Rate

$46.54/Hr + $0.26 Shift Differential

Category/Shift

Hourly Full-Time (3 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Monday-Friday)

Physical Location

Des Plaines Container

100 E. Oakton St.

Des Plaines, IL

847-390-1316

The Job You Will Perform

Industrial maintenance/mechanic electrician will perform routine preventive maintenance and repair of machines.

Troubleshoot emergency maintenance on machines as necessary to support plant operations.

Troubleshoot industrial, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical failures

Reads, manages and performs work orders of required maintenance services.

The Skills You Will Bring

3+ years in industrial manufacturing

PLC troubleshooting, inputs/outputs, and changeouts of programs

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.

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