Pipefitter Journeyman

Pay Rate:

Physical Location:

Pensacola Mill

375 Muscogee Road

Cantonment, FL 32533

850-968-4245

In order to be considered for open positions, qualified applicants will first be required to pass a pre-employment test and an initial interview. Invitation for assessment test will be sent via e-mail. This assessment can be completed on a mobile device. Applicants must monitor e-mail for test invitations.

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We are looking for dependable people with excellent problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills.

This is a journeyman-level pipefitter responsible to complete scheduled and routine maintenance work along with performing many other duties both as part of a team and independently. Duties for pipefitters include, but are not restricted to, laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping and piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems. This position includes a progressive comprehensive training program to develop into a multi-craft mechanic.

Position Responsibilities:

• Obtain daily work orders
• Selecting type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications, knowledge of system operation, and study of building plans / working drawings
• Planning sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and cutting pipe
• Threading and ending pipe by hand or with pipe bending machine
• Assembling and joining piping by means of threaded, chalked, wiped, soldered, brazed fused, or cemented joints
• Securing pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using hand tools
• Testing piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges
• Utilize hoist, lift trucks, hand and power tools
• Operate cranes, tow motoes and fork lifts
• Have computer skills
• Assist mechanical craft as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Skills:

Successful candidate should have the ability to:

• Personally exhibit safety as a core value and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety
• Represent both company policy and direction
• Develop knowledge of department and mill operations processes, equipment and systems
• Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Work effectively alone or within a team
• Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively
• Analyze problems and develop solutions independently or with teams
• Basic computer skills
• Make timely and effective decisions

Required Experience:

• Minimum high school graduate or GED equivalent
• Must be 18 years or older
• Eligible for employment in the US

• Must have a state approved journeyman card and one year verifiable experience as a pipefitter or a minimum of three (3) years experience as a pipefitter in an industrial environment
• Willing and capable of working all shifts

Plus – must be willing to meet the following requirements:

• Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment.
• Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
• Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule
• Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification
• Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis.
• Respond to emergencies during off hours and weekends
• Wear required safety equipment/PPE
• Continue to develop skills to become a multi-skill mechanic (including millwright, welding, and other fields as needed)
• Operate or work in industrial conditions (i.e. warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, and heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces with proper safety training and safety protection)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a maintenance discipline
• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment
• Strong math/physics understanding
• Prior experience as a multi-skill mechanic

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Life & Disability Insurance
• On the job training and advancement opportunities
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture. Safety is a core value at International Paper. Our expectation is that ALL employees work injury free and return home to their families safely every day.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.