Journeyman Pipefitter/Welder

About the Role

Join Georgia-Pacific as a Journeyman Pipefitter/Welder at our Clatskanie, OR facility. In this role, you'll play a critical part in maintaining and improving operations for some of America's most recognized tissue brands, ensuring they run safely and efficiently.

Pay

Starting pay is $48.45 per hour. This role is part of the collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a Health Savings Account
• Short-term disability coverage
• 401k plan with employer match
• Two weeks of paid vacation following your first 90 days
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

About the 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 committed to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

About the Company

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