Maintenance Tech A
International Paper · Fort Smith, AR
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Fort Smith, AR. Five (5) year experience in any of the following Maintenance Skill Areas: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, LUBRICATION, WELDING, AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE, OR PIPEFITTING.
- They ask for
- 1+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2669 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Arkansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 47 other live reliability postings in Arkansas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 5+)
Typical $64k–$90k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 60%
- ✓ Welding 52%
- ✓ PLC 35%
- EHS / safety 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Qualifications
for maintenance technicians include the ability to perform the duties /
responsibilities
The maintenance supervisor evaluates maintenance technician qualifications.
- ◆Electrical Maintenance Experience Preferred
4. Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems
5. Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.) and
electrical drawings and blueprints
6. Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines
7. Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
8. Knowledge of the function and wiring of PLC’s
9. Locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system or equipment
10. Knowledge of the functions of motor frequency drives
11. This is a Safety Sensitive position
12. This is an interview position and will require taking the maintenance skills test prior to
interviewing.
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
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Maintenance Tech A
Pay Rate
Starting at $29.42/hour
Sign-on Bonus
$1,000 after 90 days,
$500 after 6 months,
$500 after 1 year
Category/Shift
Hourly Full-Time
Fixed evenings 7pm - 7am
Shift - Fixed Evening Panama schedule (2-2-3), alternating weekly for every-other weekend 3-day weekend
Physical Location
Fort Smith North Container
4500 Newlon Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72904
The Skills You Will Bring
- •CANDIDATE MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AON APTITUDE TEST, DRUG SCREEN, HEALTH ASSESSMENT, & BACKGROUND CHECK.
WORKS ROTATING SHIFTS, WEEKENDS, & OT.
Applicant MUST upload Resume for application to be considered complete.
- •Must be 18 years or older
- •Eligible for employment in the US
- •High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
- •Basic computer skills
- •Able to function in a team environment.
AND one of the following
- •Five (5) year experience in any of the following Maintenance Skill Areas: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, LUBRICATION, WELDING, AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE, OR PIPEFITTING.
OR
- •Five (5) year vocational/technical education in the Mechanical Discipline: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, OR PIPEFITTING.
The Job You Will Perform
- •Following all safety rules and practices.
- •Ensure product safety
1 - performing preventative maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components, and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels
2 - performing emergency / break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations 3 - referencing equipment manuals and other technical literature; knowledge of detailed mechanical equipment drawings and ability to use detailed blueprints in carrying out troubleshooting and equipment repair 4 - contacting and working with vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results 5 - accurately using measurement and test equipment; knowledge of types of pitch, diameter of gears (spur, bevel, right angle, herringbone and rack and pinion); ability to install and check for backlash and wear and maintain gears; knowledge of all tools and proficient with scales, tape measures, micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, torque wrenches and pullers 6 - performing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations as needed; read and interpret pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and diagrams; ability to design, build and install simple pneumatic and hydraulic systems 7 -safely operating the boiler, and maintaining adequate operation steam pressure (greater than or equal to 180 PSI) 8 - knowledge of mechanical drives and their function and troubleshooting 9 - knowledge of rigging (coma longs, port-a-power, blocking, chain falls, slings, chokers, hydraulic jack, machine dollies, booms and spreader bars
10 - proficient in all types of welding (torch, stick, mig and tig)
11 - Identify types of bearing and class of fits (roller, ball, tapered & cylindrical and spherical) identify proper sizing of belts, sheaves, sprockets & chains.
12 - maintaining clean and organized work areas, and cleaning up work areas as part of completing assigned tasks
13 - accurately and completely preparing and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork
14 - utilize maintenance computer system to enter notifications, time, research parts, manuals, drawings, etc.
15 - trouble-shooting and solving problems
16 - maintaining teamwork with other associates
17 - keeping supervision informed of problems and/or unusual situations
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.