Pipefitter

Packaging Corporation of America; International Falls (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401k with company matching

Medical, dental, vision enrollment

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a Pipefitter at its International Falls, MN Paper Mill. The role supports a paper manufacturing operation, with a team-driven approach to boost productivity and reduce downtime.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and can obtain a Minnesota High Pressure Piping License within 4 years; apprenticeship or equivalent training is preferred and MN plumbing license is a plus. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED completed.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Teamwork

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MN High Pressure Piping License (within 4 years)

Pipefitter apprenticeship or equivalent training

MN state plumbing license (preferred)

Job description

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People

• Customers
• Trust

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.

Compensation And Benefits

• Hourly salary range for position: $32.61 (76% Apprentice) to $57.88
• Paid Vacation.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• More information about the Company’s benefits can be found in the Employee Information section of PCA’s website: Employee Information | Packaging Corporation of America
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer