Industrial Maintenance Electrician (Multi-Craft)
International Paper · Grand Prairie, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Grand Prairie, TX.
- They ask for
- 1+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $61k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 3011 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 239 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 4+)
Typical $89k–$111k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- Welding 36%
- ✓ PLC 29%
- Root cause 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: International Paper in Grand Prairie
1 other open role at this site · 5 people we found in reliability roles at International Paper.
- Industrial Maintenance Mechanic · Reliability · Technician
Full description from International PaperAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
- ◆Maintain teamwork with other associates
- ◆Perform other duties as assigned by supervision
- ◆Must wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- ◆Safely lift / move up to 75 pounds during regular work shift
- ◆Utilize basic shop math and inspecting skills
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.
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Industrial Maintenance Electrician (Multi-Craft)
Sign-on Bonus
$1,000 after 30 days,
$500 after 6 months,
$500 after 1 year
Category/Shift
Hourly Full-Time
7am – 3pm – Monday – Sunday (training period only)
3pm – 11pm – Monday – Sunday
11pm – 7am – Monday – Sunday
- •Rotating weekends off
- •Shifts may vary depending on production needs
Physical Location
Grand Prairie Box
1200 West Carrier Parkway
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
The Job You Will Perform
- •Maintain production equipment
- •Following all safety rules and practices
- •Perform preventative maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components; and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels
- •Perform emergency / break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations
- •Accurately read / use gauges, measurement and test equipment
- •Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations as needed
- •Install wire and conduit for newly installed and existing equipment such as conveyors, programmable controllers, converting and corrugating machinery
- •Replace faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, motors, and position sensing devices such as proximity switch timers, scanners and photo electric devices
- •Diagnose and repair / replace faulty electronic components such as printed circuit boards
- •Safely and efficiently troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems that include hydraulic, pneumatic, power transmission, and conveyor systems
- •Read electrical block diagrams, schematics as well as PLC ladder logic
- •Use basic hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment and computers
- •Maintain clean and organized work areas, and cleanup work areas upon completion of assigned tasks
- •Be available to work all shifts as well as weekends, call-ins, holidays and overtime as necessary
- •Accurately and completely prepare and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork
- •Self-motivated, able to follow through to completion with assigned
The Skills You Will Bring
- •5 years manufacturing experience preferred
- •Good attendance and punctuality
- •High school diploma, or GED equivalent
- •Must be 18 years of age or older
- •Electrical aptitude
- •Troubleshooting expertise
- •Mechanical knowledge and experience
- •Experience in a corrugated facility is preferred but not required
- •Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is preferred but not required.
- •Must be able to pass an Advanced Industrial Skills and Instrumentation / Electrician Knowledge Assessments prior to interview process
- •Consent to a background check and pre-employment physical / drug screen
- •Verifiable, stable work history
- •Flexible to work as needed
- •Must be self-driven
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.
