Industrial Mechanic 3
International Paper · Carrollton, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 21+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Carrollton, TX.
- They ask for
- 21+ years
- Tools it names
- 5S, Root cause
- 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 Texas: typical posted base $51k–$67k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 179 maintenance technician openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 180 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (21+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 48%
- PLC 34%
- Welding 34%
- ✓ Root cause 27%
✓ = 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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This plant: International Paper in Carrollton
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responsibilities
- ◆Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
- ◆Ability to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously
- ◆Willingness to work first, second and third shifts, 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
- ◆Background in hydraulics
- ◆Background in low voltage controls
- ◆Basic computer skills
- ◆Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem-solving skills
- ◆Effective written and verbal communication skills
- ◆Behavior flexibility to adapt to changing work demands and priorities
- ◆Performing work with a safety-first mindset
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 : $30.86/hr.
Monday – Friday
Category/Shift
Physical Location : 2015 Country Club Drive
Carrollton TX 75006
The Job You Will Perform
- •Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repair on industrial equipment
- •Plan and schedule all repairs and maintenance
- •Safely and efficiently perform maintenance tasks to minimize unscheduled downtime
- •Perform root cause analysis for any abnormal conditions/failures, take required corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence of such conditions (include operators in analysis as needed)
- •Assists General Manager and Superintendent in new equipment purchasing
- •Perform minor electrical tasks
- •Ensure all maintenance and Company compliance guidelines are followed
- •Ensure daily reports are accurately completed, submitted and/or inputted as required
- •Coordinates and assists all Contractor activities, including:
- •Auditing their work and safety compliance
- •Auditing for quality and economy of service
- •Train employees on daily PM and cleaning tasks
- •Maintain adequate supply of approved chemicals ensuring neat and orderly storage including proper labeling
- •Maintain an accurate MSDS/SDS system
- •Maintain accurate and adequate inventory of parts for processing of equipment, tools and other maintenance related items
- •Respond to reports of broken or faulty items
- •Report safety concerns to management
- •Participate in safety and environmental audits
- •Engage in preventative maintenance processes through facility
- •Maintain a safe and clean work environment according to plant housekeeping standards
- •5S Implementation
- •Other duties as assigned
The Skills You Will Bring
- •Must be 21 years of age
- •Must be authorized to work in the United States
- •Must be available after hours to handle on-call
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.