Pipefitter/Welder

Michelin•Louisville, KY
•$44 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Michelin, a global leader in tire manufacturing with a presence in over 170 countries, is seeking a Plant Pipefitter/Welder for its facility in Louisville, Kentucky. This role involves personalized training and offers varied future career opportunities within the company, supported by a dedicated career manager. The primary mission of a Plant Pipefitter/Welder is to maintain plant piping systems in safe and optimal operating condition and to operate the plant refrigeration system.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
  • 2-3 years’ experience in a relevant maintenance position OR an Associate's degree relevant to the open maintenance position OR a Journeyman’s card relevant to the open position OR Military Background with technical training relevant to the open position.
  • Must pass entry level skills assessment in the craft relevant to the open position.
  • Must be able to pass a Company physical including a hair drug screen.

Nice To Haves

  • Ability to join our Emergency Response Team w/Firefighter Credentials

Responsibilities

  • Perform the making, installation, and assembly of piping for the fluid power supply of industrial equipment and pneumatic wiring from schematics and drawings.
  • Apply safe work practices and policies in the performance of all assigned works.
  • Demonstrate professional competency and workmanship in the execution of maintenance tasks.
  • Contribute to the improvement of plant equipment safety, performance, and reliability.
  • Responsibly manage time and resources allocated to each job.
  • Apply the best housekeeping practices.
  • Apply all safety rules and practices specific and non-specific to the pipefitter/welder trade on company premises.
  • Comply with the policies, documents, procedures, and work instructions of both the Quality and Environmental Management systems.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical piping and refrigeration systems equipment problems when called for assistance.
  • Execute quality mechanical repairs, including welding, piping, and insulation works, as assigned.
  • Execute routine mechanical tasks to support process operation.
  • Execute various preventive maintenance tasks relative to mechanical piping systems as generated by the plant work order system, as assigned.
  • Perform all tasks required to operate the plant refrigeration system in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Execute project tasks whenever the size, nature, and skills allow it, as assigned.
  • Accurately report all activities directly or indirectly into the plant BMA System.
  • Participate in various communication meetings held to foster safety and plant performance.

Benefits

  • Personalized training
  • Career manager
  • Level 1 starting pay $43.97
  • Level 2 pay $45.71 after 120 days (provided you are a journeyman in your trade)
  • $1.25 adder for shift pay
  • $1500.00 sign on Bonus
  • $2500.00 retention bonus after employment of 1 year
  • Overtime is available
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation
  • Medical Leave
  • Deferred Compensation Retirement and 401K Plans
  • Company Paid Medical
  • Company Paid Rx Drug
  • Company Paid Dental
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Vision Plans
  • Supplemental Life Insurance Offered
  • Tools allowance
  • Uniforms allowance
  • Safety Shoe allowance
  • Rx Safety Glasses
  • All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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