Maintenance Technician

**Job Description** **Position Title:** Maintenance Technician **Pay Rate** : $32 to 38 per hour (The rate of pay for this role may vary according to the candidate skillset and experience) .25 cents shift differential for 2nd shift .30 cents shift differential for 3rd shift **Sign-on and Retention Bonus** : $500 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months, $500 after 1 year and an additional bonus at 2 years **Category/Shift** : Hourly Full-Time 1st shift 7:00am to 3:00pm 2nd shift 3:00pm to 11:00pm 3rd shift 11:00 pm to 7:00 am **Physical Location** : Bedford Park Box Facility 5300 W. 73rd Street Bedford Park, IL 60638 **The Job You Will Perform** **:** This position is responsible for safely providing maintenance support to our fast-pace Box Plant. We require both excellent mechanical skills and knowledge (pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmission, and lubrication) and electrical/electronic skills and knowledge (PLCs, A/C, D/C motors and drives, schematics) in our continuous process-manufacturing environment to achieve machine uptime metrics. Work positively with teams to troubleshoot and solve problems and be engaged in preventative maintenance processes in assigned areas. **Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:** + Following all safety rules and practices + Performing preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components; and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels. + Performing emergency / break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations. + Accurately using measurement and test equipment. + Performing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations as needed. + Maintaining 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. + Trouble-shooting and solving problems. + Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem solving skills. + Willingness to fully cross train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities. + Candidates must be willing to work alternative shifts, weekends, and overtime as required. + Able to work with computer system for maintenance processes, stores and work orders. + Performing other duties as assigned by supervision. **Competencies include:** + Mechanical aptitude + Troubleshooting expertise + Electrical knowledge Minimum qualifications for consideration are a high school degree (Preferred), and two years of work experience in a Maintenance manufacturing environment with at least one year with the same employer. Highly qualified candidates would possess manufacturing experience in the corrugated industry. The hiring process for successful candidates will include a pre-employment, 4-hour aptitude and Maintenance test prior to a team interview. **The Benefits You Will Enjoy:** · Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays · Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program · Medical & Dental · Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement) · Life & Disability Insurance **The Career You Will Build:** · Promotional opportunities **The Impact You Will Make:** We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, 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 Culture You Will Experience:** International Paper wants you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, and experiences to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture. IP has many Employee Network Circles including IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and African American ENC. **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 2021 were $19.4 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_** **View email address on click.appcast.io** **_or View phone number on click.appcast.io._** **Job Identification** 1079034