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Mechanic/Electrician

International Paper
International Paper Salary
Des Plaines, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/14/2026
Job Description

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Position Title

Mechanic/Electrician

3rd shift

Pay Rate

$46.54/Hr $0.26 Shift Differential

Category/Shift

Hourly Full-Time (3 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Monday-Friday)

Physical Location:

Des Plaines Container

100 E. Oakton St.

Des Plaines, IL

The Job You Will Perform

Industrial maintenance/mechanic electrician will perform routine preventive maintenance and repair of machines.

Troubleshoot emergency maintenance on machines as necessary to support plant operations.

Troubleshoot industrial, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical failures

Reads, manages and performs work orders of required maintenance services.

The Skills You Will Bring

3 years in industrial manufacturing

PLC troubleshooting, inputs/outputs, and changeouts of programs

Experience with Factory Talk or similar HMI software

Photo eyes, sensors, limit switches, and solenoids

Repairing and troubleshooting conveyor systems (line controls)

Mechanical Systems (bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes)

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

High and Low Voltage

Ability to operate a multimeter to diagnose a variety of electrical issues

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

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

Promotional Opportunities

Leadership Development

Professional Development

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 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 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 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 2022 were $21.2 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

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