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Maintenance Tech - B crew

International Paper · Rochester, NY

Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Packaging
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Rochester, NY.

They ask for
3+ years
Tools it names
PLC

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in New York: typical posted base $60k–$89k.

Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 75 maintenance technician openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

New York plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 77 other live reliability postings in New York.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $74k–$97k, from 9 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 41%
  • Automation 32%
  • ✓ PLC 28%
  • Welding 24%
  • Root cause 23%
  • EHS / safety 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Full description from International PaperAs posted on their careers site.Show

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.

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,

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Pay Rate

$34.11/hr. up to $37.76/hr.

Category/Shift

Hourly Full-Time 2 nd shift

Physical Location

Rochester Box

200 Boxart St

Rochester, NY 14612

The Job You Will Perform

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who are capable of performing 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.

  • •Perform preventative maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring run out, calibrating dials, aligning components, and observing operations, vibrations, and noise level
  • •Complete emergency/break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations
  • •Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations
  • •Accurately use measurement and test equipment
  • •Maintain 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
  • •Work independently as well as part of a team
  • •Follow all safety rules and practices
  • •Perform other duties as assigned by supervision

The Skills You Will Bring

  • •Minimum of 3 years’ mechanical experience or equivalent education/trade school experience;
  • •Advanced Electrical knowledge, including the ability to read and interpret wiring schematics; troubleshoot, repair and replace AC/DC drives and motors; and calibrate and set speed cards, potentiomers, tachs encoders, etc.
  • •Advanced knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics;
  • •Strong mechanical skills and aptitude
  • •Ability to conduct, maintain, test and repair electrical/electronic components which affect mechanics in an effort to determine the equipment malfunction and restore to operation.
  • •Ability to use a laptop to read, interpret, analyze, modify and create ladder logic; use a laptop to perform program transfers to all models of PLCs in the plant.
  • •Ability to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings, blue prints and schematics.
  • •Ability to climb overhead structures; work beneath machines, and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.
  • •Ability to work independently in a mature and professional manner.
  • •Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to all projects large and small.
  • •Self-Motivated – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • •Strong troubleshooting skills

Candidates selected for further consideration will be required to complete a tests on job-related skills, a panel interview, background check, drug screen, and pre-employment health assessment.

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, 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 120 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 a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

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.

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