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Maintenance A+

International Paper
Newton, NC, United States Posted Oct 5, 2026
On-siteUSD 34 / hour

About this role

Maintenance A+ - IP Global Career Site

Maintenance A+ $34.35 Hour/ 2 - 2 - 3 Schedule / Pension

Position Title:

Maintenance A+ $34.35 Hour/ 2 - 2 - 3 Schedule / Pension

Pay Rate:

$34.35 per hour

Category/Shift:

Hourly / Full-Time:

2-2-3 Schedule

Physical Location:

Newton Container

1525 Mt Olive Church Rd

Newton, NC 28658

The Job You Will Perform:

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who are capable of performing a multitude of functions in a flexible, fast-paced production environment. Our workplace requires individuals who understand the needs of the business while maintaining a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, quality, and productivity.

Installation, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, cleaning, and repair of containerboard plant machinery and equipment

  • Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
  • Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
  • Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
  • Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
  • Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
  • Repairs or replaces defective parts. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
  • Lubricates and cleans parts.
  • Starts devices to test their performance.
  • Sets up and operates drill press, grinder, band saw, milling machine, welder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
  • Movement/positioning/replacement of heavy weight equipment with the aid of mechanical means such as forklifts, pry bars, and chain falls.
  • Position requires pushing toolbox to work areas.
  • Requires carrying, lifting, and transporting of parts to and from work location and maintenance shop by hand or mechanical means.
  • Job requires the following personal protective equipment: cut resistant gloves and sleeves, heat resistant gloves and sleeves, safety glasses, goggles, face shield, bump cap, ear plugs, and steel toed shoes.
  • Position requires the use of hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, punches, screw drivers, pliers, and pipe wrenches on a continuous basis to perform normal duties. Tools used can range from a small 4” screw driver to a 36” pipe wrench. Tasks range from fine adjustments that require dexterity for circuit board adjustments to using both hands to apply force when pushing or pulling a wrench to break pipe fittings.
  • Performs plant startup tasks, energizing all equipment and ensuring operation.
  • Oils and greases machine.
  • Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as conveyors and programmable controllers.
  • Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
  • Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wire and cables.
  • Replaces faulty electrical components on machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices.
  • Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
  • Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors.
  • Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
  • Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
  • Cleans work area, tools, and equipment.
  • Utilizes computer for work order entry and completion status.
  • Initiates purchase order for parts for machines.
  • Will be engaged in preventative maintenance processes in assigned areas.

The

Skills

You Will Bring:

  • Ensuring Quality and Safety

  • Knowledge in Mechanical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic Machinery

  • On-the-job success in safety, attendance and quality of work expected.

  • Maintenance experience in corrugated a plus. Strong knowledgeable of lubrication, hydraulics, welding, pneumatics, electrical and electronics technologies.

  • Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem solving skills.

  • Willingness to fully cross train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities.

  • Able to work with computer system for maintenance processes, stores and work orders.

  • Provide own tools initially (tools worn out on the job will be replaced).

  • Ability to work overtime as needed

  • Willing and able to work third shift, call-ins, holidays, and overtime as there is a constant demand for overtime in our maintenance department.

Location

NEWTON, NC 28658

Category: Hourly Job

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