Maintenance Technician
International Paper · Minneapolis, MN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 25+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Minneapolis, MN.
- They ask for
- 25+ years
- Tools it names
- Welding, Tooling, SAP
- 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.
Minnesota plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 60 other live reliability postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (25+ vs 3+)
Typical $78k–$103k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 39%
- PLC 34%
- ✓ Welding 31%
- Automation 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with 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, 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
Pay Rate
$31.24/hr + 0.25/hr shift differential
Category/Shift
Hourly Full-Time
2 nd Shift (2:00pm-10:00pm)
Physical Location
Minneapolis Sheet Plant
3558 N. 2 nd St
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55412
612-521-7000
The Job You Will Perform
- •Order parts, supplies, etc. as directed by Top Maintenance personnel through SAP
- •Demonstrates enthusiasm for all work orders/jobs. Always eager to get the machines up and running.
- •Willingly works weekends, holidays and fills in when needed.
- •Participate in training sessions to insure the Maintenance Department is current on new technologies
- •Coordinate all special project functions within the Minneapolis Plant as needed
- •Should have an outstanding working knowledge for trouble-shooting mechanical problems
- •Strong ability to weld and fabricate parts
- •All other duties as assigned
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The Skills You Will Bring
- •Outstanding ability to listen to other teams to gather ideas about the best way to accomplish a task
- •Ability to work alternate shifts as needed
- •Strong ability to create a team environment, by involving team members in the decision process
- •Able to learn all aspects of SAP functionality
- •Ability to find the “best” solution to any problem, and not always the “least cost” solution.
- •Must know how to use various meters (volt/amp, ohms), use dial calipers, heat sensing and bearing analyzing equipment, know pneumatic and hydraulic systems, as well as be able to read diagrams.
- •Must know and abide by NFPA-70E and ARC-flash regulations, as well as any International Paper guidelines that may exceed Federal safety regulations.
- •Demonstrates proper LOTT, MSK, anilox LOTT, PPE and all safety policies and has the willingness and knowledge to intervene when a co-worker does not use safety policies correctly.
- •Must have completed all required safety and maintenance training and shows a willingness to acquire training on his/her time.
- •Must have excellent housekeeping, people, and team skills. Must be willing to better organize the maintenance department tools, cabinets, miscellaneous fasteners and tooling as needed with the help of his fellow employees
- •Must have strong ability to trouble shoot electrical issues
Candidates selected for further consideration will be required to complete a tests on job-related skills, a panel interview, background check, drug screen, and pre-employment health assessment.
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.
