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Maintenance Technician

International Paper · Lebanon, IN

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

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Lebanon, IN.

They ask for
2+ years
Tools it names
Root cause, Automation, EHS / safety

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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 83 other live reliability postings in Indiana.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • PLC 51%
  • ✓ Team leadership 46%
  • Welding 37%
  • ✓ Root cause 25%

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

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: International Paper in Lebanon

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requirements

that are referenced in the facilities GFSI food packaging safety program.

  • ✓Other duties as assigned by any member of management .
  • ✓Use electrical and/or mechanical skills to resolve breakdown issues with minimal impact to production.
  • ✓Carry out regular maintenance, process improvements and project activities to ensure equipment breakdown delay is minimized and process capability is maximized to achieve production and quality performance targets.
  • ✓Complete all planned maintenance activities within the specified time frame of the PM schedule.
  • ✓Be proactive in personal development in technical skills and knowledge required for the role and be aware of changes in engineering best practice.
  • ✓Ensure that all work, as directed by the supervisor is carried out accurately, to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
  • ✓Requires effective decision making with respect to the cost of repairs.
  • ✓Strive to find better and more efficient ways of repairing and maintaining machinery.
  • ✓Ensure that we follow the

requirements

of the PACE program.

  • ✓Communicate directly with the operations group to develop a team approach to maintaining our assets.
  • ✓Use the MVP computerized maintenance management system to navigate and review work orders, checkout parts and supplies, review task records and close tasks when complete.
  • ✓Responsible to communicate to supervisor & record in MVP Plant the completed work orders with the relevant information (parts used, time spent, root cause, activities carried out, anything noticed during the work that needs to be followed up.
  • ✓Responsible to enter work orders for items discovered that needed to be repaired.
  • ✓Observational cards or other site specific tools to help to shape the health and safety behavior on our site, 2 stops cards per month are to be completed and handed to the HSE Manager.

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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Maintenance Technician - 2-2-3 Schedule

Pay Rate

$33/hr - $37/hr

Hourly Full-Time - 2-2-3 Schedule

  • •2 nd Shift (3pm-11pm)
  • •3 rd Shift (11pm – 7am)

Physical Location

Lebanon Box Facility

800 Edwards Drive

Lebanon, IN 46052

(765) 335-5422

The Job You Will Perform

  • •International Paper - Lebanon - Operates on a 2-2-3 Maintenance Schedule.
  • •Must comply and support all applicable GMPs, Site Security, and Food Packaging Defense

The Skills You Will Bring

  • •Technical school and training or equivalent experience.
  • •Mechanical, electrical & automation knowledge.
  • •Industrial manufacturing processes experience.
  • •Service orientation and sense of urgency.
  • •Strong will to deliver results.
  • •Minimum 2 years in a position in a industrial manufacturing environment (Maintenance).
  • •Good communication skills, able to work in a systematic and organized manner.

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 Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build

Continuous 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) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

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