Georgia-Pacific LLC

Your Job

Are you a highly skilled Pipefitter/Welder looking for a career—not just another job? Georgia-Pacific is currently hiring for a Journeyman Pipefitter/Welder at our Clatskanie, OR location, starting pay is $48.45/hour. In this role, you'll play a critical role in keeping some of America's most recognized tissue brands running safely and efficiently. In addition to competitive wages, Georgia-Pacific offers a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance with a Health Savings Account, short-term disability coverage, a 401k plan with employer match, and two weeks of paid vacation following your first 90 days. There are also plenty of opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within the company.

Our Team

Our Wauna/Clatskanie facility is a high-performance, high-speed manufacturing operation producing trusted household brands like Brawny®, Angel Soft®, Vanity Fair®, and Sparkle®. As part of one of the world’s leading tissue manufacturers, you’ll join a team that is committed to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Learn more at Georgia-Pacific www.gp.com.

What You Will Do

The type and scope of a project will greatly determine the duties of a Welder Fabricator Fitter, but here are some primary Roles you can expect:

Plan and coordinate labor, materials, tools, and equipment to execute maintenance and project work efficiently while minimizing downtime. Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, schematics, and technical documentation to support equipment installations, upgrades, and rebuilds. Fabricate, install, repair, and maintain industrial piping systems, including: Process piping Steam systems Hot water systems Refrigeration systems Compressed air systems HVAC-related piping Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical systems throughout the manufacturing facility. Install, maintain, and diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including pumps, cylinders, controls, and associated equipment. Operate welding and fabrication equipment to perform precision repairs and custom fabrication projects. Utilize cranes, hoists, lift trucks, rigging equipment, and other material handling tools to complete installations and maintenance work safely and effectively. Partner with engineers, maintenance personnel, contractors, and operations teams to solve problems and improve equipment performance. Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to safety by following all environmental, health, and safety procedures while actively contributing to a strong safety culture.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

High School Diploma or GED Journey level experience as a maintenance Pipefitter/Welder in an industrial/manufacturing setting Experience with a variety of tools and equipment Experience using a computer for record-keeping and documentation functions Knowledge and experience with various welding processes, such as TIG, MIG and ARC Experience using heavy machinery, such as forklifts and cranes

What Will Put You Ahead

Maintenance experience in the pulp and paper manufacturing environment 4 years or more of industrial maintenance experience Combination of pipefitter/welder industrial/manufacturing experience with completion of a Trade School certificate and/or degree

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.

This role is part of the collective bargaining agreement, and the starting pay for this role is set at $48.45 per hour.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day – to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

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.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

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: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf