Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Pay Rate: $35.95 - 43.12/hour

Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time. 2nd Shift - 4pm to 12am. 3rd Shift - 12am to 8am

Physical Location: Reading Box Plant 100 N Grace Street Reading, PA 19611

The Job You Will Perform:

• Following all safety rules and practices; performing preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, reposition components; and observing operations, vibrations and noise levels
• Performing emergency and break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations; referencing equipment manuals and other technical literature; contacting and working with vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results
• Accurately using measurement and test equipment
• Performing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations as needed
• Safely operating the boiler, and maintaining adequate operating steam pressure
• Accurately and completely preparing and maintaining maintenance records and other paperwork
• Trouble-shooting and solving problems; maintaining teamwork with other associates and keeping supervision informed of problems and/or unusual situations
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervision.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• The ability to perform the duties/responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation
• The ability to read, write, and speak English
• The ability to accurately use and read a variety of measuring devices
• Well-rounded electrical, mechanical, and machine shop skills and experience
• The ability to learn; the ability to follow instructions, ask questions and work effectively as a member of a team

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:

Skills training and 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 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 the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com