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Manufacturing Maintenance Technician 2nd or 3rd Shift

International Paper · Auburn, ME

Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
20+ years
Industry
Packaging
Posted
7 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Auburn, ME.

They ask for
20+ years
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 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.

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

How this role compares

Against 2391 other live reliability postings in the US.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $75k–$106k, from 125 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (20+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 47%
  • ✓ PLC 38%
  • ✓ Welding 34%
  • Root cause 21%

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

It asks for 20+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentioned

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responsibilities

include maintaining production equipment to optimize runnability through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of machines. Candidates for consideration should have troubleshooting skills in industrial, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical failures and the aptitude to correct those failures. Accurately completing administrative documents and following directions are important work traits. Candidates must demonstrate technical experience, reliability and the ability to work independently.

The hiring process for successful candidates will include a pre-employment aptitude test, team interview, pre-employment screening consisting of background check, drug screen/ physical. Candidates must be willing to work overtime, including some weekends, as required.

The Culture You Will Experience

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

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.

The

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Manufacturing Maintenance Tech 2 nd or 3 rd shift

Pay Rate

($30.60 hour plus .30 shift differential) WITH $1000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Category/Shift

Hourly Full-Time

Physical Location

Auburn Container

175 Allied Road.

Auburn, Me 04210

The Job You Will Perform

Provide mechanical maintenance services necessary to maintain equipment reliability in a key operating area of the facility. In their role, mechanics:

  • •Must work safely in an industrial environment
  • •Provide problem-solving and coaching to the operating area on a daily basis
  • •Demonstrate skills in precision mechanical maintenance, welding, pipefitting, rotating equipment (i.e., pumps and gearboxes), hydraulics and pneumatics
  • •Work in a multi-disciplined team environment
  • •Troubleshoot equipment problems
  • •Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, modifying, replacing, and installing plant mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for all plant equipment
  • •Perform work necessary to maintain a variety of control systems and electrical equipment used in manufacturing
  • •Be able to read and understand mechanical//electrical prints pneumatic diagrams, and hydraulic diagrams

Electrical Theory and Basics

Circuit Protection and Switchgear, DC and AC Motors, Switches and Control Devices, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Basic tool knowledge, etc.

Employee will need computer skills to acquire notifications, work orders, requisition parts for work orders, and enter their time against these work orders.

Specific

The Benefits You Will Enjoy

  • •Paid time off including Vacation, Holidays and Earned Paid Leave
  • •Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
  • •Medical & Dental
  • •Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
  • •Life & Disability Insurances

The Career You Will Build

  • •Leadership training
  • •Promotional opportunities
  • •Advancement through four tech levels
  • •Additional compensation for boiler license

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 120 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 a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. In Russia, we have a 50/50 joint venture, Ilim Group, the country's largest integrated manufacturer of pulp and paper. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

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.

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