About this role
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.
Position Title
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Pay Rate
$34.97/hr.
Sign-on Bonus
$500 after 30 days,
$500 after 6 months,
$500 after 1 year
Retention Bonus
$500 after 1 year
Additional lump sum after 2 years
Category/Shift
Hourly Full-Time
7am – 3pm – Monday-Friday (Training Period Only)
Rotating 12-hour shifts once training period completed
*Training period may be a modified shift.
Physical Location
Waxahachie Sheet Feeder
200 Butcher Rd.
Waxahachie, TX 75165
469-383-7203
The Job You Will Perform
- Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, replacing, and installing plant mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for all plant equipment. Including machinery maintenance, lubrication, PM’s, trouble shooting, repairing, upgrading, welding, fabricating, and possible installations.
- Responsible for preventative maintenance on equipment, such as any servicing of conveyors, presses, stackers, etc.
- Be able to read and understand mechanical prints, AC/DC motors, pneumatic diagrams, and hydraulic diagrams.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and install mechanical components, AC/DC motors, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, bearings, and power transmission.
- 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.
- Drill presses, lathe, welding, gas, arc, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyor systems, lubrication/preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance.
- Other duties as assigned.
- The Skills You Will Bring:
- Must have working knowledge of various types of measurement equipment (dial calipers, heat sensing guns, etc.).
- Able to examine and determine to what degree parts have worn, and repair or replace parts as needed.
- Should be able to operate metal, woodworking, and hand tools to make and repair parts. This all will be done in a safe manner.
- Operate all types of hand tools (i.e., drill press, grinder, wire brush, acetylene torch, etc.) normally found in a Maintenance shop.
- Must possess excellent attendance and safety record with a demonstrated ability to follow directions.
- Requires the ability to work in a team environment as well as the ability to work additional and flexible hours including weekends as needed.
- Must be willing and able to work all shifts depending on business needs.
- Individual needs excellent teamwork, cooperation, and problem-solving skills. Must be dedicated, self-motivated, and self-starter, able to work independently.
- Flexibility, a positive attitude, and a commitment to working safely is required.
- Employee will need computer skills to work in SAP to acquire notifications, work orders, requisition parts for work orders, and enter their time against these work orders. Will attend all meetings, complete training as required, and be safety conscious at all times to help promote a safe working environment.
- Must have basic tools.
- Successful candidate must pass standardized International Paper pre-employment testing in place for Maintenance positions.
- Must have stable & verifiable work history.