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Maintenance Technician Level 4 -3rd Shift

International Paper · Mount Carmel, PA

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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 Mount Carmel, PA.

They ask for
25+ years

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $55k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 103 maintenance technician openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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

How this role compares

Against 112 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $75k–$116k, from 6 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (25+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 58%
  • PLC 34%
  • Welding 32%

✓ = 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.

At a glance

Promotion path mentionedLifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: International Paper in Mount Carmel

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

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

3rd Shift, 11pm – 7am—40 Hours Per Week (Sunday through Thursday)**

  • •*Must be able to work weekends as needed.

Physical Location

Mount Carmel Container Plant

2164 Locust Gap Highway

Mount Carmel, PA 17851

The Job You Will Perform

  • •Safely maintain and repair equipment unsupervised
  • •Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems on packaging equipment
  • •Perform routine and preventative maintenance on all production line equipment
  • •Repair pumps and motors
  • •Assist in installation of plant equipment
  • •Maintain records
  • •Operate PIT, Tugger and Aerial Lift
  • •Communicate effectively
  • •Follow instructions

The Skills You Will Bring

  • •Adapt to change
  • •Positive Attitude
  • •Lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • •Self-motivated
  • •Computer literacy
  • •Strong attention to detail
  • •Mechanical aptitude
  • •Electrical experience in a high speed industrial manufacturing environment, required
  • •Ability to read and understand electrical blueprints
  • •Extensive knowledge of all electrical components
  • •Basic knowledge of AC and DC drives
  • •Ability to successfully complete a basic maintenance exam, and an electrical based Maintenance exam.

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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