Description

Pipefitter/General Mechanic

Our facility located in Palatka, FL has a vacancy for a Pipefitter/General Mechanic. This role is pivotal in supporting the Palatka, FL Mill by working to help with the operation and maintenance for key areas in the plant. For this role, we are looking to start someone at $35.79 per hour with OT and benefits!

Our Mechanics work in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations. Their role requires them to lift and carry awkward objects weighing up to 50 lbs and to work on elevated platforms and maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Read drawings, take measurements, draw isometrics, and install piping efficiently
• Basic knowledge of reading blueprints
• Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding
• Distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials
• Position and clamp together components of fabricated metal products to prepare for welding
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding and threading joints without errors
• Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment
• Weld small areas to client requirements
• Operate tools and equipment including beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, welding machines, and a Saw-Zall
• Utilize general mechanic skills to support the Mill; alignment of pumps, installing couplings, changing belts on rotating equipment, etc.

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• Journeyman pipefitter or a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a pipefitter
• Pass weld tests per requirements
• Pass written basic knowledge test of the trade
• Maintain SCBA certification
• Possess skilled knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in a papermill plant construction environment
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Journeyman pipefitter
• Experience being a leader for safety
• Familiar with welding basics requirements

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

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JOB DETAILS

Palatka, Florida

Georgia-Pacific

Maintenance & Skilled Trades

123928