Job Description

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? It is time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities. This is your opportunity to be part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and to cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas, and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history, while creating future success. We are committed to attracting, preparing, promoting and supporting our teams. At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer benefits, challenges, global opportunities and total rewards. When we say Infinite Possibilities, we mean it.

We are looking for motivated individuals who are capable of performing a multitude of functions in a flexible, fast-paced production environment. Our workplace requires individuals who understand the needs of the business while maintaining a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, quality and productivity.

International Paper has IMMEDIATE openings for a Manufacturing Mechanic with Electrical Skills and proficiency in industrial maintenance preventive work. Must be highly skilled or licensed electrician with successful experience in PLC & Relay Logic troubleshooting and programming.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Following all safety rules and practices

Performing preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components; and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels

Performing emergency / break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations

Accurately using measurement and test equipment

Performing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations as needed

Installing wire and conduit for newly installed and existing equipment such as conveyors, programmable controllers, and machinery

Replacing faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and position sensing devices such as proximity switch timers, scanners and photo electric devices

Diagnosing and repair/replace faulty electronic components such as printed circuit boards

Troubleshooting and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Troubleshooting drives, i.e. AC and DC

Reading electrical block diagrams, schematics as well as PLC ladder logic

Able to troubleshoot and program PLC

Design and create electrical line drawings and schematics

Maintaining clean and organized work areas, and cleaning up work areas as part of completing assigned tasks

Accurately and completely preparing and maintaining maintenance records and other paperwork

Trouble-shooting and solving problems

Maintaining teamwork with other associates

Performing other duties as assigned by supervision

Required competencies/skills include:

PLC troubleshooting and programming

Drive systems

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting expertise

Mechanical knowledge
Candidates must be willing to work alternative shifts, weekends and overtime as required.

Minimum qualifications for consideration are a high school degree (or equivalent experience) and five years of maintenance experience with at least one year with the same employer. Highly-qualified candidates would possess a technical degree or apprenticeship certification and maintenance experience in a similar manufacturing environment.

The hiring process for successful candidates will include a pre-employment aptitude test and team interview.

International Paper offers a competitive hourly wage rate and we also offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, disability, life and accident insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan and pension plans.

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.

Compton, CA 90221