Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician -
Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician
Overview
Position Title:
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Pay Rate: $34.45/Hour
Sign-on Bonus: $1,000 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months, $500 after 1 year
Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time
7am - 3pm – Monday-Sunday (training period only)
3pm – 11pm – Monday – Sunday
11pm – 7am – Monday – Sunday
Rotating weekends off. Shifts may vary depending on production needs
Physical
Location:
Grand Prairie Container, 1200 W. Carrier Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
- Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, replacing, and installing plant mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for all plant equipment. Including machinery maintenance, lubrication, PMs, 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.
- 5 years of manufacturing experience preferred
- 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 will all 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.
- Individuals need 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 candidates must pass standardized International Paper pre-employment testing in place for Maintenance positions.
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 BuildLeadership training, promotional opportunities
The Impact You Will MakeWe 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 ExperienceInternational 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.…
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