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Sr. Maintenance

International Paper

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Compensation
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Location
Thorofare, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Sr. Maintenance role maintains plant equipment and systems, supporting production through troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, fabrication, and equipment improvements. The position works with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including PLC-controlled equipment, and collaborates with operators and supervisors. It requires at least three years of industrial maintenance experience, technical skills across maintenance disciplines, and willingness to work weekends, holidays, and fill in when needed.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Industrial Maintenance, requiredPLC-Controlled Equipment, requiredProject Management, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredDecision-Making, requiredWritten Communication, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredOrganization, requiredComputer Skills, requiredMechanical Skills, requiredSelf-Motivation, requiredElectrical Skills, nice to haveLifting 50 to 70 Pounds, requiredTool Use, requiredHousekeeping, requiredTeamwork, requiredWelding, nice to haveReading Technical Diagrams, nice to haveElectrical Panel Work, nice to haveMeter Use, nice to have

Qualifications

3+ Years Industrial Maintenance Experience, requiredEmployee-Provided Tools and Toolbox, requiredWeekend and Holiday Availability, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Description

The Job You Will Perform:

  • Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, replacing, and installing plant mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for all plant equipment. Including machinery maintenance, lubrication, PM’s, trouble shooting, repairing, upgrading, and possible installations.

  • Responsible for preventative maintenance on equipment, such as any servicing of conveyors, presses, stackers, etc. Provide support for production in various ways. Must have outstanding electrical and mechanical qualities, pinpointing exact cause of most breakdowns in a timely manner distinguishing between mechanical and electrical issues. Be able to identify and locate unusual sounds that indicate potential trouble. Be able to dismantle equipment to gain access to defective parts.

  • Able to examine and determine to what degree parts have worn, and repair or replace parts as needed

  • Be able to read and understand mechanical prints, electrical wiring diagrams/schematics, AC/DC motors, pneumatic diagrams, and hydraulic diagrams.Must be able to work with electrical panels up to and including 480 volts

  • Troubleshoot, repair and install mechanical components, electrical controls, AC/DC motors, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, bearings, and power transmission.

  • Must have good working knowledge of various meters (volt/amp meters, schematics, dial calipers, heat sensing guns, etc.)

  • Perform fabrication of equipment (welding both arc and gas) to desired needs. Be able to make adjustments on equipment to improve productivity. Be able to identify and locate unusual sounds that indicate potential trouble. Be able to dismantle equipment to gain access to defective parts.

  • Should be able to operate metal, wood working, and hand tools to make and repair parts. This will all be done in a safe manner.

  • Maintains close relationship with Machine Operators and Production Supervisors with free exchange of information to maintain plant and plant equipment. Must listen well and ask questions when in doubt. Must be able and willing to train others and share their knowledge and experiences.

  • Minimum of three years’ maintenance experience in an industrial environment

  • Possess technical skills in all disciplines of industrial maintenance.

  • Working knowledge of PLC controlled equipment

  • Able to handle multiple projects at one time.

  • Outstanding analytical and decision-making skills.

The Skills You Will Bring:

  • Minimum of three years’ maintenance experience in an industrial environment

  • Possess technical skills in all disciplines of industrial maintenance.

  • Working knowledge of PLC controlled equipment

  • Able to handle multiple projects at one time.

  • Outstanding analytical and decision-making skills.

  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

  • Good interpersonal skills.

  • Strong organizational skills.

  • Basic computer skills.

  • Broad mechanical skills

  • Self-motivation

  • Strong electrical background a plus

  • Must be able to lift 50 to 70 pounds as needed, with assistance as required

Required Tools: Employee must provide a large assortment of tools and their own toolbox.

Must have excellent housekeeping, people, and team skills. Must be willing to better organize the maintenance department tools, cabinets, miscellaneous fasteners and tooling as needed with the help of his fellow employees

Willingly to work weekends, holidays and fill in when needed.

PPE Requirement : Steel-toed electrical-hazard safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, and other PPE based on task requirements

About Us

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 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

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; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at 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 [email protected] or (877) 973-3919.

Job Identification 2004876

Job Category Production/Facility

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 33 Phoenix Dr, West Deptford, NJ, 08086, US

How this job compares

Set against the 6,580 open Maintenance Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$58–80K/yr396 salary ranges
  • New Jersey median$25–31/hr74 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 111 open Maintenance Technician jobs in New Jersey and 6,580 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Jersey
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Maintenance Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (3,818 postings).
Education
19 of the 6,580 open Maintenance Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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