Electrical Specialist Mechanic
International Paper · Middletown, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 6 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Middletown, OH.
- Openings
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Ohio: typical posted base $51k–$63k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 139 maintenance technician openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 146 other live reliability postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $71k–$107k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 45%
- Team leadership 44%
- Welding 35%
- Root cause 24%
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requirements
and proper maintenance procedures.
Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot programmable controllers and troubleshoot and repair all A/C and D/C drives and their control systems use.
Demonstrate ability to use all aspects of the maintenance software program.
Demonstrate ability to plan and schedule maintenance work, assign work to other maintenance classifications according to their abilities and limitations.
Follow up all work in order to insure repairs and work are performed properly.
Maximize the utilization of equipment by maintaining the machinery to run at available capacity and speed.
Complete all paperwork neatly, correctly, and in accordance with Company guidelines.
Willingly work all necessary hours and shifts.
Help maintain good housekeeping in work areas.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
Additional duties may be assigned by management.
The individual must have a working knowledge of the following
Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
Product layouts and production specifications
Product quality specifications
Quality standards
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Electrical Specialist Mechanic
Pay Rate : 36.42-38.63
Category/Shift
Hourly Full-Time 11p-7a – Monday-Friday
Physical Location
Middletown Container
912 Nelbar St
Middletown, Ohio 45042
513-425-0830
The Job You Will Perform
Practice safe work habits at all times.
Demonstrate ability to parallel all rolls, make all required settings and adjustments for optimum equipment performance to manufacture quality products.
Demonstrate ability to teach other maintenance classifications in all qualification
The Skills You Will Bring
Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
Able to apply concepts of high school math.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.