Position Title:Â
Electronic/Mechanical Technician
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Pay Rate:Â
$35.34
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Category/Shift:Â
Hourly Full-Time / 7pm to 7am
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Physical Location:Â
Columbus Box Plant
4847 Cargo Drive
Columbus, Georgia 31907
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The Job You Will Perform:Â
 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,Â
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 neededÂ
Must be willing to work any shift and flexible to provide coverage on a different shift as necessary
The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
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:
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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 internationalpaper.com.
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