Maintenance/Electrical Technician

Transmission & Distribution World; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 37,505 - 53,416; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

International Paper in Greeneville, TN seeks a Maintenance Tech to identify, troubleshoot, repair and fabricate hydraulic and electrical systems in a manufacturing setting.

You will program, troubleshoot, install PLCs, read blueprints, order parts and train operators, while adhering to safety and codes. Proficiency with SAP and maintenance databases, and basic computer skills are required. The role involves lifting, climbing, and working in a plant environment.

Qualifications

• Identifies, troubleshoots, repairs, and fabricates hydraulic machines / systems.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, repairs, and fabricates electrical systems.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, repairs, and fabricates electrical and motor controls/ systems.
• Fabricates with metal and/or repair metal structures, includes welding and torch use.
• Programs / troubleshoots / installs / repairs PLC computers / systems.
• Trains operators and/ or supervisors in the proper way to maintain / inspect machines.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, troubleshoots, repairs, and fabricates pneumatic machines / systems.
• Basic computer skills, including Windows, Word Processing, spreadsheets, and MPS System (Maintenance database software) and SAP.
• Orders repair and spare parts for machines.
• Cleans area / tools / maintenance shop.
• Safety – must be able to perform all requirements safely.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

PLC programming

Fabrication/welding

Blueprints/drawings

SAP

MPS system

Windows & office

Tools

SAP

MPS System

Windows

Job description

Position Title:

Maintenance Tech

Pay Rate: $33

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time (6:30am-4:30pm) Monday – Thursday (10 hours shifts) Overtime & Weekends as needed

Physical Location: Greeneville, TN, 120 T Elmer Cox Drive, Greeneville, TN 37743

The Job You Will Perform:

• Identifies, troubleshoots, repairs, and fabricates hydraulic machines / systems
• Identifies, troubleshoots, repairs, and fabricates electrical systems
• Identifies, troubleshoots, repairs, and fabricates electrical and motor controls/ systems
• Fabricates with metal and/or repair metal structures, includes welding and torch use
• Repairs / maintains building and building systems
• Programs / troubleshoots / installs / repairs PLC computers / systems.
• Trains operators and/ or supervisors in the proper way to maintain / inspect machines
• Knowledgeable on all applicable codes
• Orders repair and spare parts for machines
• Basic computer skills, including Windows, Word Processing, spreadsheets, and MPS System (Maintenance database software) and SAP.
• Cleans area / tools / maintenance shop
• Safety – must be able to perform all requirements safely.

Blueprint/schematic reading-drawing.

• Identifies, troubleshoots, repairs, and fabricates pneumatic machines / systems

The Skills You Will Bring:

LANGUAGE SKILLS Able to communicate with his or her manager or supervisor and understand instructions, as well as communicate with fellow employees while on a job. Be able to read a Maintenance work order, and or fill out a maintenance work order.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, and multiply fractions. Be able to use a calculator for all aspects of math functions. Be proficient with a protractor.

REASONING ABILITY The Employee shall be able to isolate mechanical, including (pneumatic/hydraulic), and basic electrical problems and repair them within a reasonable amount of time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

At times occasional lifting / carrying up to 25 pounds required with more frequent lifting/carrying of 1-20 pounds. The job requires reaching below waist and knee, and at waist level, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs on rare occasions. More frequent hand/wrist work, keyboarding and mousing, power grasping, and pushing/pulling materials. More frequent walking left and right-hand work and simple grasping and constantly standing on feet for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Employee must wear protective eyewear and earplugs when using compressed air, use of power tools, and during many maintenance functions. The majority of the work will be inside the plant with some outside work, as well as on the roof, and in the ceiling inside the plant. The plant is chilly in the winter, and hot in the summer. The plant is generally clean of debris and clutter, but the manufacturing process generates a fair amount of corrugated dust. There are no hazardous materials inherent in the manufacturing process. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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 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

International Paper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

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