Pipefitter, Level T24, 1st Shift

S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. in; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health care

Maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Flexible work arrangements

Vacation purchase options

Inclusive culture

Job summary

SC Johnson, a global family company, seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to inspect, repair and install piping, pumps and valves across production and facilities systems. You will perform planned and unplanned maintenance, document findings in CMMS, and participate in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 6–8 years of related experience, and welding/pipefitting credentials.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in a related field.
• State welding certifications and ability to read blueprints and P&ID schematics.
• Experience repairing steam and condensate systems.
• Experience repairing facility water and sewer systems.
• Experience cutting, threading, and fitting pipe to specs using saws and pipe tools.
• Experience assembling and securing pipes using welding, brazing, cementing, soldering and threading joints.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and install piping, pumps and valves.
• Follow Preventative Maintenance plans and contribute to process improvements.
• Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns; document findings in CMMS.
• Work independently and with teams; participate in problem solving and root-cause analysis.
• Follow safety procedures including Lock-Out/Tag-Out and Arc Flash permits.
• Stand, walk, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds; work in confined spaces.

Skills

Pipefitting

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

LEAN principles

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State welding certifications

Apprenticeship in steam fitting/plumbing

Tools

Blueprints

P&ID diagrams

Welding equipment

Job description

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 – including OFF!, Raid!, Glade!, Windex!, Scrubbing Bubbles!, Ziploc!, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day!, method!, Autan!, Baygon!, Mr Muscle!, Duck!, Lysoform! and more. 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.

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies

• 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.

Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies

• 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.
• Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools.
• State welding LPG certifications.

Physical Requirements

Ability to complete the essential functions of the job and tolerate the ergonomic stressors of the job. This includes lifting, up to fifty (50) pounds occasionally, standing, sitting, walking, bending, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, reaching overhead, pushing, and pulling for up to (8) hours daily.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.

Benefits and Perks

• SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels.
• In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service.
• As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive. We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

Better Together At SC Johnson

We believe people achieve their best when they collaborate and work together in person. We value connection to strengthen teamwork, accelerate problem solving, and drive innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

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