1st Shift Maintenance Tech
International Paper · Dothan, AL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 25+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Dothan, AL.
- They ask for
- 25+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
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.
Alabama plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 67 other live reliability postings in Alabama.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (25+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Welding 50%
- Team leadership 50%
- PLC 49%
- Root cause 26%
- EHS / safety 26%
- Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at International Paper
We found 10 people at this company and state: 7 in this kind of role, 3 leaders, plus 3 likely hiring managers. Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. See them ↓
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
Write to Donnie → (free) - 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: International Paper in Dothan
No other open roles at this site right now · 10 people we found in reliability roles at International Paper.
Full description from International PaperAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
include maintaining production equipment to optimize runnability through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of machines.
Candidates must be willing to work alternative shifts, weekends and overtime as required.
qualifications
for consideration are a high school degree (or equivalent experience) and five years of maintenance experience with at least one year with the same employer. Highly qualified candidates would possess a technical degree or apprenticeship certification and maintenance experience in the corrugated industry or similar manufacturing environment.
The hiring process for successful candidates will include a pre-employment aptitude test and team interview.
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.
Show full description ↓Show less ↑
Maintenance Tech
Pay Rate
$30.51/hr.
Physical Location
2150 Hwy 12 S
Ashland City, TN 37015
423-542-1569
The Job You Will Perform
We are looking for motivated individuals who can perform a multitude of functions in a flexible, fast-paced production environment. Our workplace requires individuals who understand the needs of the business while maintaining a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, quality and productivity.
Specific
Field related degree/certification preferred
Candidates for consideration should have troubleshooting skills in industrial, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical failures and the aptitude to correct those failures.
Accurately completing administrative documents and following directions are important work traits.
Candidates must demonstrate technical experience, reliability and the ability to work independently.
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.