Maintenance Tech 4

International Paper; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 54,883; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable packaging solutions is hiring a Maintenance Tech 4 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role requires expertise in industrial maintenance mechanics and troubleshooting various electrical and mechanical systems. It offers an hourly pay rate of $39.84, plus bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement plans. Applicants should have 3+ years of experience in similar roles. Work environment prioritizes employee well-being and offers training and promotional opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Industrial Maintenance or related experience.
• Expertise in PLC troubleshooting and program change outs.
• Familiarity with mechanical systems such as bearings and gearboxes.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and repairs on machines.
• Troubleshoot emergency maintenance on machinery.
• Manage work orders and interact with vendors for tech support.

Skills

Industrial Maintenance experience

PLC troubleshooting

Experience with Siemens and Allen Bradley Software

High-pressure boiler systems knowledge

Knowledge of mechanical systems

High and low voltage experience

Multimeter operation

Sensor experience

Ability to read schematics

Motor systems troubleshooting

Microsoft Suite proficiency

Teaching new skills

Job description

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Position Title

Maintenance Tech 4

Company

International Paper

Job Description

Location: 3904 W. Ferguson Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46809

Pay Rate: $39.84/hour plus night differential

Sign‑on Bonus: $500 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months

Category/Shift: Any shift; most likely 2nd or 3rd shift

Hourly Full Time: Must be available all shifts and hours

The Job You Will Perform

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician will perform routine preventative maintenance and repair of machines. Troubleshoot emergency maintenance on machines as necessary to support plant operations. Troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical failures.

Reads, manages, and performs work orders of required maintenance services. Contacts vendors and OEM's when needed to request tech support or parts. Troubleshoot PLC's, VFD's, DC drives, and touchscreens. Uses SAP to account for time worked and to issue parts for storeroom. Uses SAP to view work notifications and create work orders.

Skills You Will Bring

• 3+ years in Industrial Maintenance or combination of experience and training.
• PLC troubleshooting, inputs/outputs, and change outs of programs.
• Experience with both Siemens and Allen Bradley Software packages.
• Be familiar with high‑pressure boiler systems and steam systems repairs.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems (bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes).
• High and low voltage experience.
• Ability to operate all functions on a multimeter/megohmmeter to diagnose a variety of electrical issues.
• Experience with a variety of sensors: proximity, IR, capacitive, resistive, laser, pressure, and temperature.
• Ability to read and understand pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical schematics.
• Troubleshoot and replace both AC and DC motor systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite of common programs including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn and teach new skills to others.

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 and Long‑term Disability, 401(k), company‑funded retirement contributions, paid time off, education & development (including tuition reimbursement), student loan repayment assistance, and voluntary benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

Career You Will Build

Leadership training, promotional opportunities.

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.

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.

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 owners.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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and manufacturing

Industries

Paper and forest product manufacturing