Pipefitter

Colonial Group; International Falls (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America in International Falls, MN is seeking a Pipefitter to support a White Paper Mill operation. You will work as part of a team to install, repair, and maintain piping systems, read drawings, and perform welding.

Must have a High School Diploma or GED, be able to obtain a Minnesota High Pressure Piping License within 4 years, pass a pre-employment physical and drug test, and be authorized to work in the U.S. Prior paper/mfg experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Ability to obtain Minnesota High Pressure Piping License within 4 years.
• Ability to sit, stoop, and bend; work at heights.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. and hold a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, replace, and maintain piping systems.
• Read drawings and complete layouts; cut and fit pipe tubing.
• Perform ARC and TIG welding.
• Rig and operate mobile cranes, hoists, and conveyors.
• Install and repair expansion joints, valves, gaskets, and steam traps.
• Support production to increase productivity and reduce downtime.

Job description

We are seeking applicants for a Pipefitter in our International Falls, MN Paper Mill. The International Falls facility is a White Paper Mill owned by Packaging Corporation of America.

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team in support of a paper manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic systems including steam, water, and heating systems.
• Responsible for the installation and repairing of expansion joints, valves, gaskets, and steam traps.
• Read drawings, complete layouts, cut/join and fit pipe tubing.
• Ability to make pipe patterns for saddles, reducers, and offsets along with pipe fabrication.
• Maintain condensate systems.
• Install, repair, replace, maintain, and modify piping systems.
• Install, repair, replace, maintain, and modify natural gas, oxygen, gas (including chlorine), chemical, and process lines.
• Install, repair, replace, maintain, and modify non-condensable lines.
• Perform ARC welding and TIG welding.
• Perform proper rigging and use of mobile cranes, lift conveyors, and hoists.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain a Minnesota High Pressure Piping License within 4 years.
• Ability to sit, stoop, and bend.
• Ability to work from heights.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug test.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have a current valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a paper or other manufacturing environment.
• Completion of a formal pipefitter apprenticeship or currently enrolled in one or equivalent experience and training.
• Preference given for applicants with a MN state plumbing license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.
• Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.
• Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.