Maintenance Technician I
International Paper · Salt Lake City, UT
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 25+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Salt Lake City, UT. The above job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed.
- They ask for
- 25+ years
- Tools it names
- 5S, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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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.
Utah plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 22 other live reliability postings in Utah.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (25+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 39%
- PLC 39%
- ✓ Welding 30%
- Team leadership 30%
- Root cause 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from International PaperAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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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Pay Rate : 27.45/HR
Category/Shift : Monday- Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
Physical Location : Salt Lake City, UT
The Job You Will Perform
- •Safely and efficiently perform maintenance tasks to minimize unscheduled downtime
- •Assists in troubleshooting/servicing and/or repairing balers, conveyors, shredders, lift trucks, loaders, perform equipment PMs
- •Assist in welding and fabrication
- •Assist in brick laying, laying concrete and experience in framing
- •Assist in the repairs and maintain all dock levelers, scales, railings, tile, basic plumbing and cabinetry
- •Ensure all maintenance and Company compliance guidelines are followed
- •Ensure daily reports are accurately completed, submitted and/or inputted as required
- •Ensure maintenance housekeeping meets plant standards
- •Participate in safety and environmental audits
- •Maintain a safe and clean work environment according to plant housekeeping standards
- •Attend and participate in plant safety meetings
- •Managing controllable costs through proper equipment, tool and consumable usage
- •5S Implementation
- •Respond to reports of broken or faulty items
- •Report safety concerns to management
The Skills You Will Bring
- •Willingness to work first, call-ins, holidays, and overtime as needed
- •Willingness to cross train and learn new skills in other technical areas to enhance capabilities
- •Ability to operate/monitor industrial equipment
- •Basic computer skills
- •Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem solving skills
- •Effective written and verbal communication skills
- •Performing work with a safety-first mindset
- •Ability to interface with employees, solve problems, and prioritize work
- •Ability to operate/monitor the following equipment: Welder, Drill Press, Electric power tools (grinder, cordless drill), wrenches, measuring tools, air tools, other maintenance tools and equipment, Baler, In-feed Conveyor, Forklift, Shredder/Shredder Baler, Roll Splitter, Loader. Skid Steer, Gaylord Tipper
The Skills You Will Develop
- •Machine specific knowledge
- •Electrical Training
- •Support LIFE areas, Safety Leading Indicators and Global Program Elements
- •Following Safe Reliable Methods (SRMs) or Job Safety Analysis (JSAs) or Recycling Safety Verification Procedures (RSVPs)
- •The above job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee is expected to perform other duties necessary for effective operation of the Plant.
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.
