Maintenance Journeyman 1/Pipefitter

International Paper•Redwood, MS

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Journeyman Level 1 position assists journeymen-level mechanical maintenance technicians with routine maintenance and performs many duties independently. International Paper’s Global Manufacturing Training program provides paid hands-on experience and classroom instruction to prepare employees for promotion. Work may involve mechanical maintenance in millwright, machining, welding, or pipefitting disciplines, depending on the candidate’s skills and experience.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Eligible for employment in the United States.
At least three years of work experience in one of the following mechanical disciplines: millwright, machinist, welding, or pipefitting.
Willingness to work in industrial conditions that may include heat, dust, dirt, hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces, with appropriate safety training and protection.
Willingness to complete technical online testing, an interview, and a formal hands-on skills assessment.
Willingness to undergo a pre-employment drug screen and job-related health assessment, and periodic drug screens as a condition of employment.
Willingness to work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule.
Willingness to work overtime regularly, sometimes with last-minute notification.
Willingness to work holidays and/or weekends regularly.
Willingness to wear required safety equipment.
Critical thinking and ability to analyze issues and use logic to address them.
Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team.
Dependability and reliability.
Self-motivation, willingness to pursue training for advancement, and openness to feedback and corrective action.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or certifications in millwright, machinist, welding, or pipefitting.
Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Assist journeymen-level mechanical maintenance technicians with routine maintenance and perform many duties independently.
Install, align, repair, lubricate, and maintain industrial machinery and equipment.
Refurbish and maintain valves, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, agitators, conveyors, turbines, paper machines, and lime kilns.
Troubleshoot equipment reliability issues and diagnose machine malfunctions.
Fit, assemble, repair, reproduce, rebuild, and fabricate industrial machine parts; perform field machining and machine alignment.
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and field layouts.
Perform welding, burning, or brazing using appropriate processes and materials; maintain weld quality and integrity.
Measure for bearing clearance, shaft diameters, field installations, and other work as needed.
Assemble and install pipes and valves, and fabricate structural materials and pipes.
Conduct pressure testing to ensure piping system integrity.
Operate cranes, tow motors, forklifts, hoists, jacks, hand tools, measuring equipment, and alignment equipment as applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned.