J1 Electrical OR Instrumentation Technician

Job Description

Posted Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:59 AM

Position Title :

J1 Electrical OR Instrumentation Maintenance Technician

Pay Rate :

$36.69/hr. to $44.02/hr. ($.75 to $1.68/hr. shift allowance)

Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills, and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Relocation Bonus :

New hires are eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance for those that relocate more than 75 miles from the Port Wentworth Mill.

Category :

Hourly Full Time

Physical Location :

International Paper – Port Wentworth Mill

1 Bonnybridge Rd

The Job You Will Perform:

• Routine maintenance work
• Ability to safely operate equipment in a heavy industrial environment
• Diagnostics, repair, maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and electrical control systems
• Troubleshooting all electrical, instrumental and process malfunctions, including mechanical power transmission equipment and hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Repairing and overhauling automatic control valves, sensors, positioners, actuators, electrical AC/DC systems and related systems.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Eligible for employment in the US
• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills
• Able to function in a team environment.
• 5 or more years of Heavy Industrial Maintenance Experience in any of the following skill areas:
  Instrumentation OR Electrical

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in any of the IP Core Maintenance skills or related disciplines. (Instrumentation or Electrical)
• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.
• Instrumentation background on the Instrumentation Electrical side.
• SAP Experience

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper’s GCF business 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, and Paid Time Off.

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, 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 the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion.

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products. Following International Paper’s strategic review, GCF is transitioning to become a standalone company supported by American Industrial Partners, positioning us to deliver enhanced value to customers and continue shaping a healthier, more sustainable future.

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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.