Aurora Box - Maintenance Technician
International Paper · Aurora, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Aurora, IL. Self-Motivation – Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action.
- They ask for
- 1+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC
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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.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 115 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 5+)
Typical $87k–$110k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 52%
- ✓ PLC 43%
- Welding 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: International Paper in Aurora
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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
- ✓Pass pre-employment Maintenance Technical Testing (Onsite)
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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Aurora Box, Maintenance Technician
Pay Rate
$31.71/hr. up to $46.08/hr.; depending on skill level & experience. Shift differential of $0.25 for 2nd shift and $0.35 for 3rd shift.
Sign-on & Retention Bonus
$1000 after 30 days; $500 after 6 months; $500 after 1 year and an additional bonus at 2 years
Physical Location
Aurora Box
4160 Campus Drive
Aurora, IL 60504
Hours/Shift
First 30 days, training on 1st shift from 6am-2pm, M-F. After 30 days, continue training on 1st shift from 6am-2pm, transition to 1 day off during week (M-F), and Saturday scheduled (for PMs). Occasional Sunday OT. After 1 year, transition to 3rd shift, 10pm-6am.
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The Job You Will Perform
This position is responsible for safely providing maintenance support to our fast-paced plant. We require both excellent mechanical skills and knowledge (pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmission, and lubrication) and electrical/electronic skills and knowledge (PLCs, A/C, D/C motors and drives, schematics) in our continuous process manufacturing environment to achieve machine uptime metrics. Work positively with teams to troubleshoot and solve problems and be engaged in preventative maintenance processes in assigned areas.
- •Performing preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring position, repositioning components, and observing operations.
- •Performing emergency break downs
- •Performing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and other repairs and installations as needed.
- •Maintaining clean and organized work areas, and cleaning up work areas as part of completing assigned tasks
- •Accurately and completely prepare and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork.
- •Troubleshooting and solving problems
- •Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem solving skills.
- •Willingness to fully cross train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities.
- •Candidates must be willing to work alternative shifts, weekends, and overtime as required.
- •Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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.