Certified Welding Inspector

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Clatskanie (OR); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

HSA

Short-term Disability

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Vacation after 90 days

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Clatskanie, OR is hiring a Certified Welding Inspector for QA/QC duties with an hourly starting pay of $55.42. The role includes generating maintenance records, inspecting contractor work, and training mill staff in welding processes to ensure safety and quality standards.

The position supports ongoing skills development, work order planning, and BOM updates, aligning with company MBM principles for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must have a CWI certification from AWS or equivalent, with 2 years of inspection experience.
• Experience training/mentoring other craft employees.
• Proficient with basic computer use.

Responsibilities

• Accurately generate, distribute, and maintain maintenance records and reports.
• Perform QA/QC of all contractor work on and off-site.
• Train and develop mill employees on safe, quality welding processes.
• Maintain ongoing skills through education and certifications.
• Manage contractor work scopes, bids, and contracts as defined by management.
• Support work order planning and BOM development and updates.
• Apply MBM guiding principles to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

CWI Certification

QA/QC Experience

Mentor/Train

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Certified Welding Inspector /Quality Assurance/Quality Control for our Clatskanie, OR location, starting pay is $55.42/hour. Georgia-Pacific offers a generous benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance with a HSA, short-term disability, 401k with employer match, 2 weeks paid vacation after 90 days, and opportunities to further your career.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific’s Consumer Products facility in Wauna/Clatskanie, Oregon is a high-speed manufacturer of a variety of tissue and paper products. Some of the recognized brands include: Brawny, Angel Soft, Vanity Fair and Sparkle. Georgia-Pacific is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of tissue, including bath tissue, paper towels, facial tissue, and napkins. To learn more about our variety of products visit, www.gp.com.

What You Will Do

• Accurately and effectively generate, distribute, and maintain maintenance records and reports in support of regulatory and company requirements
• Perform QA/QC of all contractor work on and off-site within their skillset
• Utilize subject matter expertise to train and develop mill employees on safe, and quality welding processes
• Maintain on-going skills enhancement such as staying current with emerging technology, certifications, and expanding knowledge base with on-going education
• Act as a Georgia-Pacific Representative in the management of contractors, up to and including, developing work scopes, acquiring competitive bids, and writing contracts as defined by management
• Support the work order planning and BOM development and updating processes as defined by management
• Practice the MBM® guiding principles to create continuous transformation and positive growth

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working with computers
• Certified Welding Inspector Certification (CWI) through an accredited institution such as American Welding Society (AWS) or equivalent and 2 years of inspection experience
• Experience training/mentoring other craft employees within their own subject matter expertise

What Will Put You Ahead

• Certified Welder through accredited institution such as American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) or equivalent in positions up to 6G or BPVC utilizing TIG, MIG or ARC
• Advanced degree/certification in engineering, electrical/mechanical systems, paper manufacturing, or reliability
• Experience in Work Order Planning, and BOM updates and development in SAP
• 2 or more years of experience in the pulp and paper industry
• 1 or more years of experience in maintenance or reliability
• Experience with basic mechanical maintenance and/or machine troubleshooting

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. This role is part of the collective bargaining agreement and the starting pay for this role is set at $55.42 per hour.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia–Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day – to make everyday products even better.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf