Maintenance Technician
International Paper · Greensboro, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 25+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Greensboro, NC.
- They ask for
- 25+ years
- Tools it names
- Welding, SAP, EHS / safety
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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.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 98 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (25+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 42%
- ✓ Team leadership 40%
- ✓ Welding 34%
- ✓ EHS / safety 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Responsibilities
General
responsibilities
include but are not limited to performing preventative and corrective maintenance functions required for plant electrical machinery & equipment. All individuals assigned to the department are to work together in a safe, efficient and effective manner to ensure the production of a quality product. To achieve this level of operations all employees are required to comply with all applicable Plant and OSHA safety rules as well as the National Electric Code. Normal Duties include:
- ◆To perform maintenance as needed on various machines, equipment, or systems to enhance the manufacturing operation.
- ◆Maintain information for, or input into, the computer system in a timely manner.
- ◆Make adjustment needed to ensure product being produced meets all quality standards.
- ◆Report any inability to effect repairs or perform the job to which they been assigned.
- ◆These duties will include but are not limited to removing, installing, replacing, starting up, operating for test purposes, testing, adjusting, troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, and aligning, calibrating, major assemblies, sub-assemblies and components.
Responsibilities
may also include performing work on the buildings as directed.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- ✓Minimum of two years of demonstrated work experience preferably in manufacturing setting.
- ✓Preferred printing/converting experience
- ✓Understand and demonstrate basic fabrication and welding.
- ✓Understand & demonstrate basic Industrial Electricity
- ✓Be proficient in reading electrical schematics.
- ✓Skilled in diagnosing and fixing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
LICENSE: Employee must have successfully completed the appropriate training programs for the operation of powered industrial trucks.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates will be required to verify their level of experience. SAP or other ERP system experience
- ✓Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the operation of all plant equipment.
- ✓Must be able to complete all jobs assigned in a safe and efficient manner with minimal supervision.
- ✓Must be able to confer with outside technical support and utilize that support in problem solving.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret written documents such as drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, factory orders, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with peers and management.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Able to use computers in troubleshooting, completing work orders and other related job duties.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform normal job functions. While performing the duties of this job, an individual is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. An individual frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. An individual must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move in excess of fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the normal job functions. While performing the duties of this job, an individual regularly works near moving mechanical parts, electrical components, and steam. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and temperature variations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Responsibilities
AND DUTIES ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE.
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 eve
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Maintenance Technician
Category/Shift
Hourly Full-Time
Physical Location
4328 Federal Drive Suite 105
Greensboro, NC 27410
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.
