Mechanical Maintenance Associate Description: What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day. **Mechanical Maintenance Associate** **Pay Rate: $31.82** **Qualified applicants should go to gate.aon.com/candidate/apply and use the code below to complete a prescreen** · **IP-819345-MMAPre** **_We are looking for dependable people with excellent problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills._** This new position will assist journeyman-level mechanics in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently. Duties for mechanics include, but are not restricted to, replacing valves & gaskets, basic welding, repacking pumps & valves, forklift operations, screwed pipe & tubing installations, cylinder repair, pump repair & replacement, repair of rotating assemblies, roll repair and replacements, motor replacements, and repair of mechanical drive systems. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** · 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 · One (1) year experience in any of the following Maintenance Skill Areas: MILLWRIGHT, WELDING, , OR PIPEFITTING. **OR** · One (1) year vocational/technical education in the Mechanical Discipline: MILLWRIGHT, WELDING, OR PIPEFITTING. **OR** **Ÿ** IP 40 Hour Course. **PLUS: Must be willing to meet the following requirements:** · Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment. · Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment. · Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule · Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification. · Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis. · Wear required safety equipment. · Operate or work in industrial conditions (i.e. warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces with proper safety training and safety protection). **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** · Associate degree in any of the IP Core Maintenance skills or related disciplines. (Millwright, Welding, OR Pipefitting) · Relevant work experience in an industrial environment. · Strong math/physics understanding. · Millwright/Machinist backgrounds on the mechanical side. 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. Vanceboro NC 28586 Share this job: Location: Vanceboro, NC, US, 28586 Category: Hourly Job Date: May 15, 2025 If you are not finding suitable opportunities, please click below to join our talent community!