Maintenance Journeyman 1/Pipefitter

International Paper•Vicksburg, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Journeyman Level 1 position assists journeymen-level mechanical maintenance technicians with routine maintenance and performs many duties independently. The role is based at the Vicksburg Mill in Redwood, Mississippi. The company’s Global Manufacturing Training program provides paid hands-on experience and classroom instruction to prepare employees for promotion. The position is hourly and full-time, with a stated regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Candidates must be willing to work any shift or rotating shifts, regular overtime with potentially short notice, and weekends or holidays on a regular basis. Work takes place in industrial conditions that may include heat, dust, dirt, hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated surfaces, and confined spaces, with appropriate safety training and protection. Required safety equipment must be worn. Hiring includes technical online testing, an interview, and a formal hands-on skills assessment. Employment is also contingent on a drug screen and a job-related health assessment; periodic drug screens are required as a condition of employment.

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, including potentially warm or hot, dusty or dirty environments, hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces, with proper safety training and protection.
Willingness to undergo technical online testing, an interview, and a formal hands-on assessment of skills.
Willingness to undergo an initial drug screen and periodic drug screens as a condition of employment.
Willingness to undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment.
Willingness to work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule, regular overtime with last-minute notification, and weekends or holidays on a regular basis.
Willingness to wear required safety equipment.
Critical thinking: analyze and use logic to address issues.
Teamwork: collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team.
Dependability: be reliable and responsible.
Self-motivation: make an effort toward training for advancement and accept feedback to improve or take 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 duties independently.
Install, align, repair, lubricate, and maintain machinery and equipment; troubleshoot equipment reliability issues.
Fit, assemble, repair, reproduce, rebuild, and fabricate industrial machine parts; perform field machining and machine alignment.
Read and interpret blueprints and drawings; select appropriate welding processes and materials and perform welding or burning as needed.
Measure, assemble, install, and fabricate pipes, valves, and structural materials; perform field measurements and installations.
Conduct pressure testing to ensure piping integrity and follow applicable specifications and regulations.
Operate cranes, tow motors, forklifts, and other equipment as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.