Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
International Paper · Amarillo, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 6 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Amarillo, TX.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Welding, SAP
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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
- Less than usual (1+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 48%
- PLC 34%
- ✓ Welding 34%
- Root cause 27%
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Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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requirements
are to pass the Maintenance AON test and an interview. Requires the ability to work in a team environment as well as the ability to work additional and flexible hours including weekends as needed. Must be willing and able to work all shifts depending on company business needs. Must have your own set of tools.
- ✓THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Q2 Level)
Pay Rate
$28.21/hr
New Hire Sign on Bonus
$1000 after 30 days,
$500 after 6 months,
$500 after 1 year
New Hire Retention Bonus
$500 after 1 year
Additional lump sum after 2 years
Category/Shift
Openings available, OT/weekends as needed)
Physical Location
Amarillo Box Facility
4715 NE. 24 th Ave
Amarillo, TX 79107
The Job You Will Perform
- •Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, replacing, and installing plant mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for all plant equipment. Including machinery maintenance, lubrication, PM’s, trouble shooting, repairing, upgrading, welding, fabricating, and possible installations.
- •Responsible for lubrication/ preventative maintenance on equipment, such as corrugator, diecut/flexo folder,conveyors,stackers,banders etc.
- •Be able to read and understand mechanical prints, AC/DC motors, pneumatic diagrams, and hydraulic diagrams.
- •Troubleshoot, repair and install mechanical components, AC/DC motors, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, bearings, and power transmission.
- •Perform fabrication of equipment (welding both arc and gas) to desired needs.
- •Make adjustments on equipment to improve productivity.
- •Identify and locate unusual sounds that indicate potential trouble.
- •Dismantle equipment to gain access to replace defective parts
- •Predictive maintenance data collection and PM planning
- •Minimum
The Skills You Will Bring
- •Must have working knowledge of various types of measurement equipment (dial calipers, heat sensing guns, etc.).
- •Able to examine and determine to what degree parts have worn, and repair or replace parts as needed.
- •Ability to use hand tools to remove/replace and repair parts. This all will be done in a safe manner.
- •Operate all types of hand tools (i.e. drill press, grinder, wire brush, acetylene torch, etc.) normally found in a Maintenance shop.
- •Must possess excellent attendance and safety record with a demonstrated ability to follow directions.
- •Requires the ability to work in a team environment as well as the ability to work additional and flexible hours including weekends as needed.
- •Must be willing and able to work all shifts depending on business needs.
- •Individual needs excellent teamwork, cooperation, and problem solving skills. Must be dedicated, self-motivated, and self-starter, able to work independently.
- •Flexibility, a positive attitude, and a commitment to working safely is required.
- •Employee will need computer skills to work in SAP to acquire notifications, work orders, requisition parts for work orders, and enter their time against these work orders.
- •Will attend all meetings, complete training as required, and be safety conscious at all times to help promote a safe working environment.
- •Successful candidate must pass standardized International Paper pre-employment testing in place for Maintenance positions.