What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.
Position Title:
Industrial Maintenance Electrician (Multi-Craft)
Pay Rate:
$39.02/hr. plus shift differential
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
- 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
- Experience in a corrugated facility is preferred but not required
- Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is preferred but not required.
- Accurately and completely prepare and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork
- Self-motivated, able to follow through to completion with assigned 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 Skills You Will Bring:
- 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
- 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
- 2 years manufacturing experience preferred
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 within a global company
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 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 Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
