Pipefitter Journeyman (Wisconsin Rapids, WI)

Billerud; Wisconsin Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401k match

Healthcare benefit package

Tuition reimbursement

13 paid holidays + vacation

Job summary

Billerud NA is seeking a skilled tradesperson in Wisconsin Rapids to maintain complex piping systems and related equipment. The role involves repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, and hydronic systems, installing and troubleshooting steam and condensate lines, and performing welding and fabrication tasks.

Strong emphasis on safety and physical endurance. The successful candidate will train apprentices, read blueprints, and work with various trade tools while complying with regulations.

Qualifications

• Must complete an Indentured Pipefitter Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Must lift 50–100 lbs regularly and handle physically demanding tasks.
• Must read blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Must work in hot environments and with hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, maintains, and installs complex piping systems and related equipment.
• Locates, determines, and repairs malfunctions of hydraulic, pneumatic, and hydronic systems.
• Installs, maintains and troubleshoots steam and condensate systems.
• Welds, solders, cuts, and heats as required.
• Assembles and disassembles pipe and related equipment.
• Performs routine housekeeping and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Blueprint reading

Welding

Cross-training

Education

Indentured Pipefitter Apprenticeship Program

Tools

Pipe bender

Pipe threader

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Job description

• Repairs, maintains, and installs complex piping systems and related equipment.
• Locates, determines, and repairs malfunctions of hydraulic, pneumatic and hydronic systems as required.
• Installs, maintains and troubleshoots steam and condensate systems.
• Weld, solder, cut, and heat as required.
• Assembles and disassembles metal and nonmetal pipe and related equipment as required.
• Performs minor plumbing work as allowed by regulations.
• Performs general housekeeping duties and other duties as assigned by supervision.

Job Description

• Repairs, maintains, and installs complex piping systems and related equipment.
• Locates, determines, and repairs malfunctions of hydraulic, pneumatic and hydronic systems as required.
• Installs, maintains and troubleshoots steam and condensate systems.
• Weld, solder, cut, and heat as required.
• Assembles and disassembles metal and nonmetal pipe and related equipment as required.
• Performs minor plumbing work as allowed by regulations.
• Performs general housekeeping duties and other duties as assigned by supervision.

Duties of the Job -

• Trains apprentices as required.
• Repairs, maintains, and installs complex piping systems and related equipment.
• Locates, determines, and repairs malfunctions of hydraulic, pneumatic and hydronic systems as required.
• Installs, maintains and troubleshoots steam and condensate systems.
• Weld, solder, cut, and heat as required.
• Assembles and disassembles metal and nonmetal pipe and related equipment as required.
• Performs minor plumbing work as allowed by regulations.
• Performs general housekeeping duties and other duties as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications

On-the-Job Requirements -

• Must lift 50-100 lbs. regularly, e.g., chain blocks, valves, pipes, etc.
• Must do considerable amount of bending, stooping, reaching, turning, and twisting.
• Must climb and work in high places, e.g., from 8’ - 120’ elevated lifts, ladders, cherry pickers, manlifts, etc.
• Must work in confined places.
• Must work with hazardous materials, e.g., corrosive acids, resins, gases, etc.
• Must work in hot areas.
• Must learn to operate welding/heating/cutting tools and equipment.
• Must wear protective equipment and clothing when required.
• Must work with steam pressure piping systems.
• Must operate pipe bender, pipe threader, hand tools and other trade tools.
• Must read blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Must have a telephone and live within a reasonable commuting distance of the plant.
• Must be willing to cross-train as a Multi-craft in the Millwright trade.
• Expected to respond to call-ins, overtime, Sundays, and holidays as required.

Personal qualities

Qualifications -

• Must have completed an Indentured Pipefitter Apprenticeship Program or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift 50-100 lbs. regularly.
• Must not be allergic to corrosive acids, chemicals, fiber glass, resins, gases, etc.
• Must have flexibility, reach, and body height consistent with job responsibilities.
• Must have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.

Benefits

• Competitive 401k match, healthcare benefit package and call-time pay.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Accelerated vacation allowance.
• Competitive vacations with 75% credit with previous years of experience up to 4 weeks of vacation along with 13 paid holidays annually.

Application information

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Why us?

At Billerud, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward thinking team dedicated to shaping a more sustainable future. We’re committed to supporting your growth, well being, and long term success.

• Impactful Work - Contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives.
• Career Growth - Access development programs and internal advancement opportunities.
• Education Support - Tuition reimbursement + certificate programs through partner schools.
• Competitive Compensation - Performance based bonus eligibility (role dependent).
• Comprehensive Benefits -
  • Multiple medical plans with virtual care options
  • Generous 401(k) offerings
  • HSA contribution match + additional preventive exam contribution
  • Dental & vision coverage
  • Company paid disability insurance
  • Prescription benefits

Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks, and alcohol & drug testing.

Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work?

At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important toolsto help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a better tomorrow.

Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we’ve grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. Our materials are the basis of packaging and paper products used by millions of people around the world, 24 hours a day, all year round.

We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board. Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland and we have around 5,200 employees in 16 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 40.5 billion and the share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At Billerud we always put safety first, care for each other, and do what we say.

Join us in redefining sustainable packaging and drive meaningful change for a better tomorrow.