Journeyman Pipefitter

Job Highlights

Company Profile

WestRock Company provides differentiated, sustainable paper and packaging solutions. The team members support customers around the world.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Journeyman Pipefitter to perform a variety of maintenance and repair activities on all sizes of pipes and valves in a large paper mill.

Inspects worksite, plans activities, selects tools and replacement parts, cuts, welds, disassembles, and assembles parts.

Contact management, engineering, and vendors regarding new machinery/equipment selection, specifications, and set-up.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

Work Experience

• 3+ years of experience working in an industrial maintenance environment as a journey-level Pipefitter and previous experience in a pulp and paper mill would be considered a plus.
• Experience welding carbon and stainless steel
• Formal apprenticeship or education (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assembly of components with some fabrication of equipment as needed for the job.
• Fabricate and assemble screwed piping and tubing, fit weld pipe or butt weld pipe, and associated brackets using blueprints and specifications within tolerance.
• Layout and mark weld points on parts or subassemblies using rule, square, scribe, or templates.
• Operate cutting equipment.
• Perform a variety of maintenance-related tasks in connection with the maintenance department.
• Position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Read or sketch blueprints/drawings and perform your fit-ups.
• Repair or make improvements to equipment related to pulp and paper manufacturing processes.
• Safely operate overhead cranes, rigging, pipe threading machines, welding equipment, tube bending machines, and various power tools
• Selecting the type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications, knowledge of system operation, and study of building plans/working drawings.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, read and interpret technical documents, and operate moderately complex software and web-based programs.
• Climbing ladders, bending, twisting, kneeling, crawling, pulling/pushing, standing, walking, and squatting in varying temperatures (hot/cold) Must agree to complete a sub-journeyman training program through training and testing provided by the company to reach Journeyman level status.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; customer-focused and a flexible, positive attitude.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision or direction.

Benefits/Perks

• Excellent Corporate culture
• Comprehensive training
• An attractive salary

Employer’s Statement

WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.