Maintenance Mechanic - Electrical
International Paper · Maryland Heights, MO
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 12 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Maryland Heights, MO.
- They ask for
- 1+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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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.
Missouri plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 69 other live reliability postings in Missouri.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 70%
- ✓ PLC 51%
- Welding 33%
- EHS / safety 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: International Paper in Maryland Heights
3 other open roles at this site · 3 people we found in reliability roles at International Paper.
- Maintenance Manager · Reliability · Manager
- Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
- Manufacturing Manager · Manufacturing · Manager
Maintenance Mechanic - Electrical at International Paper in other locations
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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.
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 Mechanic - Electrical
Pay Rate
starting at $31/hr.
Sign-on Bonus
$500 after 30 days,
$500 after 6 months,
$500 after 1 year and an additional bonus at 2 years
Retention Bonus
$500 after 1 year
Additional lump sum after 2 years
Physical Location
11490 Warnen Road
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Category/Shift
Hourly Full-Time
Monday-Friday
The Job You Will Perform
- •Following all safety rules and practices
- •Performing preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components; and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels
- •Performing emergency/break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations
- •Accurately using measurement and test equipment
- •Performing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations as needed
- •Maintain clean and organized work area, and cleaning up work area as part of completing assigned tasks
- •Accurately and completely preparing and maintaining maintenance records and other paperwork
- •Troubleshooting and solving problems
- •Maintaining teamwork with other associates; and
- •Performing other duties as assigned by supervision
The Skills You Will Bring
- •Requires strong electrical and mechanical skills and aptitude
- •Strong troubleshooting skills
- •Written and verbal communications skills
- •Preferred skills in pneumatics, electrical, PLC and hydraulics
- •High School Diploma or GED required
- •Post High School training preferred
- •Ability to accurately use and read a variety of measuring devices
- •Well-rounded electrical, mechanical, and machine shop skills and experience
- •Ability to learn; and the ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team
- •Corrugated Industry Maintenance experience preferred; and
- •Must be willing to work OT including Saturdays and Sundays as needed.
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.
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 s