Maintenance Technician
International Paper · Eighty Four, PA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 25+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 29 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Eighty Four, PA. Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.
- They ask for
- 25+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding
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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.
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How this role compares
Against 112 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (25+ vs 5+)
Typical $75k–$116k, from 6 postings that list pay.
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.
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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, an
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Maintenance Technician
Pay Rate
$30.18 to $35.24
Category/Shift
Hourly Full-Time (2nd shift 3pm-11pm – M-F; 3rd shift 11pm-7am M-F)
Physical Location
Eighty-Four Box Facility
10 Wilson Road
Eighty-Four, PA
We currently have an opening for a 2nd and 3rd shift Maintenance Technician at our Eight-Four Container Plant in Eighty-Four, PA. This facility manufactures corrugated packaging products for local and national customers. The position requires the candidate to have a strong knowledge of lubrication, hydraulics, welding, pneumatic, electrical and electronic technologies.
The Job You Will Perform
- •Practice safe work habits at all times.
- •Utilize both excellent mechanical skills and knowledge (pneumatics, hydraulics, bearing, power transmission, lubrication)
- •Must have a basic knowledge of PLCs, A/C, motors and drives, schematics in our continuous process manufacturing environment to achieve machine uptime metrics
- •Work positively with maintenance and operations teams to troubleshoot and solve problems
- •Engage in preventative maintenance processes in assigned areas
- •On-the-job success in safety, attendance and quality of work
- •Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem solving skills
- •Willingness to fully cross-train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities
- •Willing and able to work flexible shifts and weekends are required
- •Able to work with computer system for maintenance processes and work orders
- •Complete all paperwork neatly, correctly, and in accordance with Company guidelines.
- •Willingly work all necessary hours and shifts.
- •Help maintain good housekeeping in work areas.
- •Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
- •Additional duties may be assigned by management.
The Skills You Will Bring
- •Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
- •Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.
- •Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
- •The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:
- •Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
- •Product layouts and production specifications
- •Product quality specifications
- •Quality standards
- •May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and/or other appropriate certification to work in certain areas or on certain equipment.
- •The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.
- •While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- •The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
- •While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
- •The performance of the employee will be measured as follows:
- •Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.
- •Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual. Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior.
- •Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication.
- •Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.
- •High school diploma or GED.
- •Provide own tools necessary to perform maintenance tasks.
- •Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
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.
