Job Description

Overview

The Sr. Maintenance position at International Paper involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for plant equipment. The role requires strong technical skills and the ability to troubleshoot various issues while supporting production needs.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose, repair, replace, and install plant mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on equipment such as conveyors, presses, and stackers.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical components, electrical controls, AC/DC motors, and pneumatic equipment.
  • Read and understand mechanical prints and electrical wiring diagrams.
  • Fabricate equipment using welding techniques as needed.
  • Maintain close relationships with Machine Operators and Production Supervisors.
  • Train others and share knowledge and experiences.

Requirements

  • Minimum of three years’ maintenance experience in an industrial environment.
  • Possess technical skills in all disciplines of industrial maintenance.
  • Working knowledge of PLC controlled equipment.
  • Able to handle multiple projects at one time.
  • Outstanding analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Broad mechanical skills.
  • Self-motivation.
  • Strong electrical background a plus.
  • Must be able to lift 50 to 70 pounds as needed.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Employee must provide a large assortment of tools and their own toolbox.
  • Willing to work weekends, holidays and fill in when needed.
  • PPE Requirement: Steel-toed electrical-hazard safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Thorofare, NJ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across New Jersey currently run a median of $33/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$38/hr across 107 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Thorofare, NJ

Thorofare, NJ is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 183 other active welding openings from 128 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across New Jersey.

International Paper currently has 1 other opening live in New Jersey, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Valcor Engineering Corporation (7), Lockheed Martin (7), and DC Fabricators (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Moorestown at $42/hr, Newark at $33/hr, and Cherry Hill at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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