Production Line Support Technician

International Paper (Des Plaines); Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper (Des Plaines) is seeking a Production Line Support Technician in Des Plaines, IL. This entry role centers on safe machine support, quality checks, and reliability, with structured training to advance to a Machine Operator.

You will assist with machine operation, staging, troubleshooting, read work orders, perform quality checks, and help reduce waste. The position offers third shift hours (3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.) and hands-on training.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe work practices and PPE use.
• Basic math proficiency; comfortable with measurements.
• Ability to read, review, and understand work orders.
• Strong attention to detail and quality mindset.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Mechanical inclination is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist operators with machine operation, staging, and basic troubleshooting.
• Read and follow work orders and machine instructions.
• Conduct quality checks and record findings.
• Maintain machine cleanliness and perform housekeeping tasks.
• Champion safe work practices at all times.
• Help monitor and reduce material waste to achieve production goals.
• Demonstrate dependable attendance and willingness to work full, extended shifts.

Skills

Safe work practices

PPE use

Basic math

Read work orders

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Mechanical inclination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Production Line Support TechnicianJoin our production team in Des Plaines and build a pathway to becoming a Machine Operator. This entry role centers on safe machine support, quality, and reliability, with structured training to advance your skills.Compensation & ScheduleHourly Rate: $19.52/hrShift Differential: +$0.26/hrStatus: Hourly, Full-TimeShift: 3rd Shift, 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (expect 8–12-hour shift commitments)Location: 100 E. Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018Role HighlightsAssist operators with machine operation, staging, and basic troubleshootingRead and follow work orders and machine instructionsConduct quality checks and record findingsMaintain machine cleanliness and perform housekeeping tasksChampion safe work practices at all timesHelp monitor and reduce material waste to achieve production goalsDemonstrate dependable attendance and willingness to work full, extended shiftsTraining & GrowthHands-on training providedOngoing learning to qualify as a Machine OperatorQualificationsKnowledge of safe work practices and PPE useBasic math proficiency; comfortable with measurements (tape measure)Strong attention to detail and quality mindsetAbility to read, review, and understand work ordersCollaborative, team-oriented approachMechanical inclination is beneficialPreferred Experience/ProficienciesHeavy material handlingForklift licensedPackaging experienceHigh School diploma or GEDManufacturing environment experienceEnjoy physical, hands-on work and the satisfaction of meeting production targets? Apply today to start building your operator career.