Maintenance Technician
International Paper · Northlake, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 25+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Northlake, IL.
- They ask for
- 25+ years
- 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.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 115 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (25+ vs 5+)
Typical $87k–$110k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 52%
- ✓ PLC 43%
- Welding 33%
✓ = 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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Maintenance Technician
Pay Rate
$33.16-$44.29
For a realistic preview of working for International Paper, please use the links below to watch two short videos:
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Category/Shift
Hourly Full-Time 2nd Shift Monday-Friday
3rd Shift Sunday-Thursday
Candidates must be willing to work alternative shifts, weekends and overtime as required.
Extensive training on 1st shift before transitioning to assigned alternative shift; overtime is typically 4hrs before or after your standard shift.
- •2nd shift: 3:00pm to 11:00pm
- •3rd shift: 11:00pm to 7:00am
Physical Location
Northlake Container
401 Northwest Ave
Northlake, IL 60164
The Job You Will Perform
This position is responsible for safely providing maintenance support to our fast-paced plant. We require both excellent mechanical skills and knowledge (pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmission, and lubrication) and electrical/electronic skills and knowledge (PLCs, A/C, D/C motors and drives, schematics) in our continuous process manufacturing environment to achieve machine uptime metrics.
Work positively with teams to troubleshoot and solve problems and be engaged in preventative maintenance processes in assigned areas.
- •Performing preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring position, repositioning components, and observing operations.
- •Performing emergency break downs
- •Performing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and other repairs and installations as needed.
- •Maintaining 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.
- •Troubleshooting and solving problems
- •Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem solving skills.
- •Willingness to fully cross train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities.
- •Candidates must be willing to work alternative shifts, weekends, and overtime as required.
- •Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
The Skills You Will Bring
- •Knowledge in pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmissions and lubrication
- •Mechanical and Electrical skills
- •Troubleshooting
- •Knowledge of a Manufacturing Plant
- •Your positive attitude and great attendance record
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 Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.
The Career You Will Build
- •Leadership training,
- •New Opportunities, Growth
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) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com
International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
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 an