Maintenance Electrician
International Paper · Ontario, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Ontario, CA. One (1) year experience in any of the following Maintenance Skill Areas: INSTRUMENTATION, ELECTRICAL, or.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC
- 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 California: typical posted base $72k–$116k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 127 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 132 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 4+)
Typical $79k–$121k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 35%
- ✓ PLC 32%
- Welding 29%
- Tooling 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Requirements
- ✓At least 18 years of age
- ✓Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience
- ✓Eligible for employment in the US
- ✓Must have one of the following:
- ✓One (1) year experience in any of the following Maintenance Skill Areas: INSTRUMENTATION, ELECTRICAL, or
OR
- ✓One (1) year vocational/technical education in the Maintenance Disciplines: INSTRUMENTATION, ELECTRICAL,
- ✓Must be willing to meet the following
requirements
- ✓Work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)
- ✓Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment
- ✓Undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment
- ✓Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
- ✓Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule
- ✓Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification
- ✓Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis
- ✓Wear required safety equipment
It is preferred that candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s):
- ✓Associates degree or certification(s) in any IP Core Maintenance Skills or related disciplines (Electrical, Instrumentation)
- ✓Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.
- ✓Technical knowledge and experience with:
- ✓Industrial safety procedures and equipment
- ✓Troubleshooting and repair of:
- ✓Instrument and control loop calibration
- ✓Electrical control circuits
- ✓Control valves
- ✓PLC programming
- ✓DCS programming
- ✓Electrical power distribution and grounding
- ✓Motor control circuits
- ✓AC/DC motors
- ✓Protective relaying and switchgear
- ✓Reading and interpreting blueprints, tables, graphs, and diagrams
- ✓Instrument Theory
- ✓Control Theory
- ✓Production-related computers and software
- ✓Basic electronics
- ✓Lighting repairs
- ✓Installing conduit and wire
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 Electrician
Pay Rate
$52.39 hr.
Sign-on Bonus
$500 after 30 days,
$500 after 6 months,
$500 after 1 year and an additional bonus at 2 years
Physical Location
International Paper
Ontario, CA 91761
Hourly Full-Time
- •All Shifts (1st shift 6am-2pm) (2nd shift 2pm - 10pm) (3rd shift 10pm-6am)
Job
The Job You Will Perform
This position will assist journeymen-level electricians and instrumentation technicians in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently.
The Skills You Will Bring
- •Critical Thinking – Analyze and use logic to address issues
- •Team Player – Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team
- •Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable
- •Self-Motivation – Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action.
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.