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Maintenance Tech A

Job in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, 72904, USA
Listing for: International Paper
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-18
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

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, and background check.

Works rotating shifts, weekends, and 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.

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