Maintenance Electronic Technician

*Job Description** **Position Title:** Electronic/Mechanical Technician **Pay Rate** : $35.34 **Category/Shift** : Hourly Full-Time / 7pm to 7am **Physical Location** : Columbus Box Plant 4847 Cargo Drive Columbus, Georgia 31907 **The Job You Will Perform:** The Electrician is expected to be proficient in all IP safety requirements, including, but not limited to: LOTT, Arc Flash, Hot Work, PreTask and Lockout Exception Forms. He/she is expected to have the job specific skills necessary for all monthly PM inspections. The Electrician is expected to provide maintenance support to all production equipment at the Columbus plant. He/she is expected to be competent in fundamental electrical skills necessary for electrical troubleshooting (PLCs, drives (variable frequency and DC), control circuits, etc). The Electrician is expected to be a fully functional maintenance person, demonstrating job specific knowledge and leadership skills during major projects such as roll changes. + Electrical/Industrial Electronics Trade School graduation + Minimum of two years industrial electrical repair experience + Industrial electrical ability/experience to include: + Skilled troubleshooting with volt meter + DC drives and variable frequency AC drives + Schematic reading and troubleshooting control circuits + Troubleshooting PLC controls with a laptop + Program a drive by setting up the initial parameters + Mechanical electrical ability/experience must include: + Servicing hydraulic and pneumatic systems + General mechanical maintenance support of production equipment, + Must be able to work in a team environment + Must be willing to work weekends, including Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays as needed + Must be willing to work additional hours as needed + Must be willing to work any shift and flexible to provide coverage on a different shift as necessary **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) 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. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting . 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 or (877) 973-3919. **Job Identification** 2001160 **Job Category** Production/Facility **Job Schedule** Full time

Created: 2026-02-09