Job Description

Electrician/PLC Programmer

 

Pay Rate :

$49.46/hr. ( 2nd shift $0.26 differential, 3rd shift $0.33 differential)

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Category/Shift :

Hourly Full-Time 2nd Shift Monday - Friday

3rd Shift Sunday-Thursday

Candidates must be willing to work alternative shifts, weekends and overtime as required.

* 2nd shift - 3:00pm to 11:00pm / 3:00pm to 3:00am / 11:00am to 11:00pm

* 3rd shift - 11:00pm to 7:00am / 11:00pm to 11:00am / 7:00pm to 7:00am

 

 

Physical Location :

Montgomery Box Facility

1001 Knell Rd

Montgomery, IL 60538

630-723-2686

The Job You Will Perform:

Inspects, tests, repairs and maintains the electrical and instrumentation systems in a safe manner with and integrated box plant. Performs assignments requiring mechanical and electrical skills. Must be familiar with hydraulics and pneumatics.

Must have expert mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience and proven ability of machine repair. Knowledge of AC and DC motors installation and repair. PLC troubleshooting and ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings. 

• Experience trouble shooting mechanical & Electrical systems
• Able to install and set up both A/C and D/C drives
• Working knowledge of A/C and D/C motors
• PLC troubleshooting required (extensive knowledge such as with Siemens and Allen Bradley)
• Working Knowledge of Encoders and various types of sensors.
• Ability to read both electrical and mechanical drawings
• Working knowledge of pneumatics
• Working knowledge of hydraulics
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Completes preventative maintenance of scheduled machinery.
• Provide resolution to mechanical and electrical problems of machinery.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Knowledge in pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmissions and lubrication
• Mechanical and Electrical skills
• Troubleshooting
• Knowledge of a Manufacturing Plant
• Your positive attitude and great attendance record
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in trouble shooting industrial electrical control systems down to component level
• Must possess one of the following:
• 2 year degree in Electronics Engineering
• or Military equivalent training program

*Must receive RECOMMENDED status on required Pre-Assessment

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 Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training,
• New Opportunities, Growth

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 internationalpaper.com

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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Sunday, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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