Maintenance Mechanic

International Paper; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 20,700 - 25,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 sign-on bonus after 30 days

$500 retention bonus after 1 year

Job summary

International Paper in El Paso is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for a full-time position. The role requires maintaining corrugator, converting, and packaging equipment to minimize downtime. Candidates should have mechanical troubleshooting experience and be able to work any shift including weekends.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics, and the ability to safely operate hand tools. This position offers a pay rate of $23.08/hr and a potential for sign-on bonuses.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to work safely and follow work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all corrugator, converting, and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose, repair, and install mechanical systems.
• Complete all assigned paperwork accurately.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting and repair

English (reading and understanding)

Critical thinking

Strong knowledge of lubrication, hydraulics, pneumatics

Forklift driving

Welding skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems for maintenance

Job description

Title / Pay Rate

Maintenance Mechanic $23.08/hr

Sign on Bonus / Retention Bonus

• $500 after 30 days
• $500 after 1 year
• $500 after 6 months, Additional lump sum after 2 years

Category / Shift

Hourly fulltime: 2nd or 3rd Shift; Monday thru Friday & occasional Saturday or Sunday work as required by business needs; must be able to work any shift

Physical Location

El Paso Container, 9301 Billy the Kid Street, El Paso, TX 79907, 915-860-4122

The Job You Will Perform

• Responsible for maintaining all corrugator, converting, and packaging equipment to minimize downtime
• Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, replacing and installing mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems for all plant equipment, including routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, lubrication, troubleshooting, repairing, upgrading, welding, fabricating, and possible installations
• Be able to dismantle equipment to gain access to defective parts
• Interface with shift supervision to coordinate safe repairs to equipment and ensure that equipment is returned to operations in a safe, clean, working condition
• Safe operation of hand tools
• Responsible for completing all paperwork assigned and coordinating with Supervisor to ensure data is correct and recorded
• Some working at heights will be required
• Other duties as assigned by supervision

The Skills You Will Bring

• High school diploma (or equivalent GED or work experience)
• Ability to work safely on every task
• Ability to speak, understand and read English
• Ability to work any shift including call‑ins, holidays, and overtime – some 12 hour shifts required to meet customer demands
• Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• A minimum of one year of mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience in a manufacturing facility
• A record of good attendance and quality of work
• Strong knowledge of lubrication, hydraulics, pneumatics, rotating equipment
• Excellent teamwork, cooperation, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to follow work instructions and collaborate with peers, supervisors and production supervisors
• Must be computer literate in systems for maintenance processes, storeroom and work orders
• Welding skills and experience are a plus
• Forklift driving skills are a plus
• Maintenance experience in corrugated manufacturing is a plus
• Must provide own tools