Maintenance Technician
International Paper · Manitowoc, WI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 25+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Manitowoc, WI.
- They ask for
- 25+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $54k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 108 maintenance technician openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 109 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (25+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 51%
- PLC 46%
- Welding 44%
- Robotics 25%
- CNC 20%
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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
$39.73/hr.
Category/Shift
Hourly Full-Time (Monday-Friday)
2nd Shift: 2:00pm-10:00pm
- •Overtime, weekends and alternative shifts as needed
Physical Location
Manitowoc Box
2000 S. 18th St.
Manitowoc, WI 54220
920-684-7636
The Job You Will Perform
- •Maintaining production equipment to optimize runnability through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of machines.
- •Accurately complete administrative documents and follow directions.
- •Troubleshooting skills in industrial, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical failures and the aptitude to correct failures.
- •Demonstrate technical experience, reliability and the ability to work independently.
The Skills You Will Bring
- •Minimum qualification is a high school degree (or equivalent experience).
- •Minimum of two years of industrial experience in a manufacturing environment.
- •Completion of a journeyman electrical apprenticeship or a journeyman industrial mechanic/millwright apprenticeship.
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.