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Maintenance Tech A

Job in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, 72917, USA
Listing for: International Paper
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-11
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 29.42 - 40.18 USD Hourly USD 29.42 40.18 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description Position Title

Maintenance Tech A

Pay Rate

$29.42/hr - $40.18/hr

Sign-on Bonus

$1,000 after 90 days, $500 after 6 months, $500 after 1 year

Category/Shift

Hourly Full-Time

FIXED EVENINGS 7PM - 7AM

Shift - Fixed Evening Panama schedule (2-2-3), alternating weekly for every-other weekend 3-day weekend

Physical Location

Fort Smith North Container

4500 Newlon Rd

Fort Smith, AR 72904

The Skills You Will Bring
  • CANDIDATE MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AON APTITUDE TEST, DRUG SCREEN, HEALTH ASSESSMENT, & BACKGROUND CHECK.

WORKS ROTATING SHIFTS, WEEKENDS, & OT.

Applicant MUST upload Resume for application to be considered complete.

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Eligible for employment in the US
  • High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
  • Basic computer skills
  • Able to function in a team environment.
AND one of the following
  • Five (5) year experience in any of the following Maintenance Skill Areas: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, LUBRICATION, WELDING, AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE, OR PIPE FITTING.
OR
  • Five (5) year vocational/technical education in the Mechanical Discipline: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, OR PIPE FITTING.
The Job You Will Perform
  • Following all safety rules and practices.
  • Ensure product safety 1 - performing preventative maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components, and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels 2 - performing emergency / break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations 3 - referencing equipment manuals and other technical literature; knowledge of detailed mechanical equipment drawings and ability to use detailed blueprints in carrying out troubleshooting and equipment repair 4 - contacting and working with vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results 5 - accurately using measurement and test equipment;

    knowledge of types of pitch, diameter of gears (spur, bevel, right angle, herringbone and rack and pinion); ability to install and check for backlash and wear and maintain gears; knowledge of all tools and proficient with scales, tape measures, micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, torque wrenches and pullers 6 - performing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations as needed;

    read and interpret pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and diagrams; ability to design, build and install simple pneumatic and hydraulic systems 7
    -safely operating the boiler, and maintaining adequate operation steam pressure (greater than or equal to 180 PSI) 8 - knowledge of mechanical drives and their function and troubleshooting 9 - knowledge of rigging (coma longs, port-a-power, blocking, chain falls, slings, chokers, hydraulic jack, machine dollies, booms and spreader bars 10 - proficient in all types of welding (torch, stick, mig and tig) 11 - Identify types of bearing and class of fits (roller, ball, tapered & cylindrical and spherical) identify proper sizing of belts, sheaves, sprockets & chains.

    12 - maintaining clean and organized work areas, and cleaning up work areas as part of completing assigned tasks 13 - accurately and completely preparing and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork 14 - utilize maintenance computer system to enter notifications, time, research parts, manuals, drawings, etc. 15 - trouble-shooting and solving problems 16 - maintaining teamwork with other associates 17 - keeping supervision informed of problems and/or unusual situations
  • Qualifications for maintenance technicians include the ability to perform the duties / responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation; the ability to accurately use and read a variety of measuring devices; well-rounded electrical, mechanical, and machine shop skills and experience; the ability to learn, and the ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team.

    The maintenance supervisor evaluates maintenance technician qualifications.
  • Electrical Maintenance Experience Preferred
  • Proven experience as an electrician
  • Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems
  • Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.) and

electrical drawings and blueprints

  • Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
  • Knowledge of the function and wiring of PLC's
  • Locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system or equipment
  • Knowledge of the functions of motor frequency drives
  • This is a Safety Sensitive position
  • This is an interview position and will require taking the maintenance skills test prior to interviewing.
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…
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