Pipefitter, Level T24, 1st Shift

SC Johnson•Racine, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide. The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations. Inspects, repairs, and installs piping, pumps and valves. Adheres to the planned work weekly schedule. A high degree of flexibility is needed to succeed in this role. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The job includes following Preventative Maintenance plans, contributing to and performing process improvements to equipment, responding to emergency equipment breakdowns, preparing complete and accurate systems records, and an understanding of LEAN principals. Technicians will be involved in making proper judgments to determine the appropriate actions to take whenever direct or indirect intervention is required on equipment and resolution of equipment malfunctions. Team members must be able to work independently as well as with a high level of interaction in both small and large and group situations and will be required to participate constructively in team meetings, team consensus decision making, problem solving, root cause analysis and with the performance appraisal process. Team members must demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn, teach others and to take responsibility and ownership for various aspects of the manufacturing process. Executes and document planned and unplanned work findings and data during shift via computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Repair and perform maintenance on a wide variety of equipment (production, processing and facilities systems), using strong troubleshooting skills Practices and complies with all plant and maintenance department safety procedures, including but not limited to: Lock-Out - Tag-Out; Arc Flash and Hot Work Permits. Communicate internally with contacts outside the work group to exchange work related information. Applicant must be able to stand, walk, kneel, climb stairs, and ladders, lift and use hands and fingers for a variety of tasks. Applicant must be physically fit: able to work in high places on ladders and lifts and be physically and mentally capable of working in confined spaces. Current knowledge or background in the pipefitting trade with strong pipefitting skills. Utilizes predictive maintenance technologies to identify failures and takes correct follow-up actions. Predictive maintenance technologies include ultrasound, thermal imaging, oil analysis, and vibration analysis. Cleans and replaces traps, drains, vents and drain lines, faucets, and toilets.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in a related field.
State welding structural certifications.
Competencies in utilizing blueprints, P&ID schematics to accurately make changes when modifications are required to repair facility and production equipment.
Experience in repair maintenance of steam & condensate systems.
Experience in repair maintenance of facility water & sewer systems.
Experience in cutting, threading, and fit pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe threaders and benders.
Experience in assembling and securing pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, and threading joints.
Experience in attaching pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
Experience in inspecting, examining, and test installed systems and pipelines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, and other methods.
Has performed planned pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications.
Knows how to select pipe sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
Knows how to cut and bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, and mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand and power tools.
Experience in installing automatic controls used to regulate pipe systems.
Inspect work sites for obstructions and to ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness.
Knows how to operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.

Nice To Haves

Completed an apprenticeship in Steam fitting, Welder fitter, or plumbing and pipefitting for industry with 5-years of experience.
Training in project management providing project status reporting to leads.
Pump repair and troubleshooting certified.
Solve problems of a recurring nature; team resource to analyze and solve complex technical problems and deliver solutions.
Resolves issues with limited technical support or supervisory approval.
State welding LPG certifications

Responsibilities

Inspects, repairs, and installs piping, pumps and valves.
Adheres to the planned work weekly schedule.
Follows Preventative Maintenance plans.
Contributes to and performs process improvements to equipment.
Responds to emergency equipment breakdowns.
Prepares complete and accurate systems records.
Makes proper judgments to determine the appropriate actions to take whenever direct or indirect intervention is required on equipment and resolution of equipment malfunctions.
Works independently as well as with a high level of interaction in both small and large group situations.
Participates constructively in team meetings, team consensus decision making, problem solving, root cause analysis and with the performance appraisal process.
Demonstrates a willingness and ability to learn, teach others and to take responsibility and ownership for various aspects of the manufacturing process.
Executes and documents planned and unplanned work findings and data during shift via computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Repairs and performs maintenance on a wide variety of equipment (production, processing and facilities systems), using strong troubleshooting skills.
Practices and complies with all plant and maintenance department safety procedures, including but not limited to: Lock-Out - Tag-Out; Arc Flash and Hot Work Permits.
Communicates internally with contacts outside the work group to exchange work related information.
Utilizes predictive maintenance technologies to identify failures and takes correct follow-up actions.
Cleans and replaces traps, drains, vents and drain lines, faucets, and toilets.
Modifies, cleans, and maintains pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools.