Maintenance Technician Description: What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day. **Position Title:** 3rd shift Maintenance Technician **Pay Rate:** $29.36/hr. with 0.25 cent shift differential for 3rd shift hours worked **Category/Shift:** Hourly Full-Time OT and Weekends may be required **Physical Location:** 152 Lodent Way Suite A Elizabethton, TN 37643 423-542-2112 **The Job You Will Perform:** Participate in preventive maintenance program for plant equipment, machinery and related facilities; identify equipment maintenance needs; record mechanical equipment readings; ensure accuracy of records kept. Perform routine mechanical, electrical, welding, or machining maintenance activities on equipment including lubrication, inspection, and replacement parts; order and maintain stock levels of lubricants used in plant equipment. Maintain records of plant function readings and equipment history; maintain preventative maintenance records and schedules. Conduct performance tests of plant equipment using tachometers, pressure gauges, flowmeter, amp and volt meters. Diagnose, troubleshoot, update and repair malfunctioning plant equipment including compressors, belt press, valves, drive units, hydraulic control units, pneumatic equipment and hydraulic pressure systems. Assist crews in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment. Participate in the installation of plant equipment; participate in making modifications to equipment. Maintain efficient records on operations and activities; maintain plant safety records; prepare a variety of reports on data. Ensure and adhere to safe work practices and procedures including but not limited to lockout/tag out and confined space rules and regulations. Interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and diagrams for a variety of wastewater systems. Operate a variety of heavy equipment including forklifts and others as necessary. Participate in special projects as assigned.Perform building maintenance tasks as needed.Develop, coordinate and track project list activities. Ensure that a high level of safety is always adhered to on and off the production floor.Maintain workstation clean and free from dirt and debrisFollow Plant specified job specification and task list. **The Skills You Will Bring:** Moderate to heavy lifting: between 10 and 50 lbs. continuously. Perform various job functions throughout the day. (multi-task) Stooping, walking, bending, twisting, standing, sweeping, hand motion, wrist motion, body rotation, counting, reading tape measure. Work in an environment that is often very hot in the summer and cool in the winter. Comply with safety policies and procedures. **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 Career You Will Build:** Leadership training, promotional opportunities **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 a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com. 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. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919. 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