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Maintenance Tech A

International Paper

Fort Smith, ARFull-time$29.42/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$29.42/hr
Location
Fort Smith, AR
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Maintenance Tech A supports plant operations at International Paper’s Fort Smith North Container facility through preventive and emergency maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and installations. The role works a fixed evening Panama schedule and requires either five years of experience in a listed maintenance skill area or five years of mechanical vocational/technical education. Electrical maintenance experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Basic Computer Skills, requiredTeamwork, requiredMillwright, requiredMachining, requiredLubrication, requiredWelding, requiredAutomotive Maintenance, requiredPipefitting, requiredElectrical Maintenance, nice to haveElectrical Systems, nice to haveElectrical Tools, nice to haveElectrical Drawings, nice to haveSafety Procedures, nice to haveCritical Thinking, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to havePLC Wiring, nice to haveMotor Frequency Drives, nice to have

Qualifications

Must Be 18+, requiredEligible for US Employment, requiredHigh School Diploma or Equivalent Work Experience, requiredFive Years Maintenance Experience or Five Years Mechanical Technical Education, requiredMaintenance Skills Test, requiredAON Aptitude Test, requiredDrug Screen, requiredHealth Assessment, requiredBackground Check, requiredProven Electrician Experience, nice to haveIndustrial or Commercial Electrical Experience, nice to have

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job Description

Position Title:

Maintenance Tech A

Pay Rate:

Starting at $29.42/hour

Sign-on Bonus:

$1,000 after 90 days,

$500 after 6 months,

$500 after 1 year

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time

FIXED EVENINGS 7PM - 7AM

Shift - Fixed Evening Panama schedule (2-2-3), alternating weekly for every-other weekend 3-day weekend

Physical Location:

Fort Smith North Container

4500 Newlon Rd

Fort Smith, AR 72904

The Skills You Will Bring:

  • CANDIDATE MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AON APTITUDE TEST, DRUG SCREEN, HEALTH ASSESSMENT, & BACKGROUND CHECK.

WORKS ROTATING SHIFTS, WEEKENDS, & OT.

Applicant MUST upload Resume for application to be considered complete.

  • Must be 18 years or older

  • Eligible for employment in the US

  • High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience

  • Basic computer skills

  • Able to function in a team environment.

AND one of the following

  • Five (5) year experience in any of the following Maintenance Skill Areas: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, LUBRICATION, WELDING, AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE, OR PIPEFITTING.

OR

  • Five (5) year vocational/technical education in the Mechanical Discipline: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, OR PIPEFITTING.

The Job You Will Perform:

  1. Following all safety rules and practices.

  2. Ensure product safety1 - performing preventative maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components, and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels2 - performing emergency / break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations 3 - referencing equipment manuals and other technical literature; knowledge of detailed mechanical equipment drawings and ability to use detailed blueprints in carrying out troubleshooting and equipment repair 4 - contacting and working with vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results 5 - accurately using measurement and test equipment; knowledge of types of pitch, diameter of gears (spur, bevel, right angle, herringbone and rack and pinion); ability to install and check for backlash and wear and maintain gears; knowledge of all tools and proficient with scales, tape measures, micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, torque wrenches and pullers 6 - performing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations as needed; read and interpret pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and diagrams; ability to design, build and install simple pneumatic and hydraulic systems 7 -safely operating the boiler, and maintaining adequate operation steam pressure (greater than or equal to 180 PSI) 8 - knowledge of mechanical drives and their function and troubleshooting 9 - knowledge of rigging (coma longs, port-a-power, blocking, chain falls, slings, chokers, hydraulic jack, machine dollies, booms and spreader bars10 - proficient in all types of welding (torch, stick, mig and tig)11 - Identify types of bearing and class of fits (roller, ball, tapered & cylindrical and spherical) identify proper sizing of belts, sheaves, sprockets & chains.12 - maintaining clean and organized work areas, and cleaning up work areas as part of completing assigned tasks13 - accurately and completely preparing and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork14 - utilize maintenance computer system to enter notifications, time, research parts, manuals, drawings, etc.15 - trouble-shooting and solving problems16 - maintaining teamwork with other associates17 - keeping supervision informed of problems and/or unusual situations

  3. Qualifications for maintenance technicians include the ability to perform the duties / responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation; the ability to accurately use and read a variety of measuring devices; well-rounded electrical, mechanical, and machine shop skills and experience; the ability to learn, and the ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team. The maintenance supervisor evaluates maintenance technician qualifications.

  4. Electrical Maintenance Experience Preferred

  5. Proven experience as an electrician

  6. Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems

  7. Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.) and

electrical drawings and blueprints

  1. Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines

  2. Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability

  3. Knowledge of the function and wiring of PLC’s

  4. Locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system or equipment

  5. Knowledge of the functions of motor frequency drives

  6. This is a Safety Sensitive position

  7. This is an interview position and will require taking the maintenance skills test prior to

interviewing.

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 2004790

Job Category Manufacturing

Job Schedule Full time

How this job compares

Set against the 6,651 open Maintenance Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$29.42/hr
  • Arkansas median$24–32/hr32 hourly ranges
  • US median$27–34/hr3,072 hourly ranges

This rate, $29.42/hr, is close to the Arkansas median midpoint ($30/hr) — in the middle half of Maintenance Technician hourly ranges in Arkansas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 70 open Maintenance Technician jobs in Arkansas and 6,651 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Arkansas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience — more than three in four Maintenance Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 3,845 postings).
Education
21 of the 6,651 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 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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