Maintenance Mechanic
International Paper · Yuma, AZ
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- 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 Yuma, AZ.
- They ask for
- 25+ years · degree required
- 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.
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How this role compares
Against 39 other live reliability postings in Arizona.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (25+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 57%
- Welding 33%
- ✓ PLC 23%
- Tooling 23%
✓ = 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, 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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The Job You Will Perform
We are looking for self-motivated individuals who are capable of performing a multitude of functions in a flexible, fast-paced production environment. Our workplace requires individuals who understand the needs of the business while maintaining a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, quality, and productivity.
Perform preventative maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring run out, calibrating dials, aligning components, and observing operations, vibrations, and noise level
Complete emergency/break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations
Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations
Accurately use measurement and test equipment
Maintain 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
Work independently as well as part of a team
Follow all safety rules and practices
The Skills You Will Bring
Strong mechanical skills and aptitude
Strong troubleshooting skills
Skilled in pneumatics, electrical, PLC, and hydraulics
Ability to accurately use and read a variety of measuring devices
Well-rounded electrical, mechanical and machine shop skills and experience
Written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work overtime as needed
High school diploma or equivalent
Five years of maintenance experience with at least one year with the same employer
Highly-qualified candidates would possess a technical degree or apprenticeship certification and maintenance experience in the corrugated industry or similar manufacturing environment
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.