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Maintenance Journeyman 1/Pipefitter

International Paper · internationalpaper.com
VicksburgOn-siteMid level3+ yrs
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The job in short

Industrial maintenance journeyman doing millwright, machinist, welding and pipefitting work at a paper mill.

Details

Found
7 d ago · posted 2026-10-28
Location
Vicksburg, MS
Pay (as listed)
$40.70 an hour

Full description

Hourly –Maintenance Journeyman Level 1 (J1) Job Posting Position Title: Maintenance Journeyman Level 1 (J1) Pay Rate: $40.70/hr. Physical Location: Vicksburg Mill 3737 Hwy 3 Redwood, MS 39156 Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time · Days (7:00a 330p – Monday-Friday) Job Requirements · At least 18 years of age · Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience · Eligible for employment in the US · At least three (3) years of work experience in any one of the following mechanical disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPEFITTING · Must be willing to meet the following requirements: o Work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces (with proper safety training and safety protection) o Undergo technical online testing, interview, and a formal hands-on assessment of skills o Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment o Undergo an job related health assessment as a condition of employment o Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment o Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule o Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification o Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis o Wear required safety equipment It is preferred that candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s): · Associates degree or certification(s) in any of the following mechanical disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPEFITTING · A minimum of 3 years work experience in any one of the following mechanical disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPEFITTING · Relevant work experience in an industrial environment. The Job You Will Perform: This position will assist journeymen-level mechanical maintenance technicians in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently. Our world class Global Manufacturing Training program provides paid hands-on experiences and classroom instruction in order to prepare you for your next promotion Edit highlighted areas only. Non-applicable skills/experience can be removed but adding skills/experience is not permitted. Duties include, but are not limited to: Millwright • Install machine and equipment according to lay-out plan, blueprints and other drawings • Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, dial indicators and laser alignment equipment • Install machinery, new and existing equipment • Repair and lubricate machine and equipment • Refurbish/maintain valves, pumps, gear boxes, bearings, agitators, conveyors, turbines, paper machines, lime kiln • Measure for bearing clearance and shaft diameters • Troubleshoot equipment reliability issues • Fabricate structural materials as needed • Other duties as assigned Machinist: · Fit and assemble part to fabricate or repair to maintain industrial machines · Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction · Understanding blueprints and field drawings and machine parts · Utilize machine measuring equipment · Repair, reproduce or rebuild various parts · Understand different materials and their machining properties · Fabricate machine parts · Perform aligning of machines and field machining · Operate cranes, tow motors and forklifts · Troubleshoot equipment reliability issues • Other duties as assigned Welding: · Read and interpret welding blueprints, selecting the appropriate welding processes and materials, operating welding equipment safely · Perform various welding techniques (e.g., MIG, TIG, Stick Welding), ensuring proper joint preparation, and maintain weld quality and integrity · Perform welding and burning as needed · Perform field measurements and installations as needed · Assemble and install pipes, and valves according to lay-out plan, blueprints and other drawings · Operate overhead cranes, tow motors and forklifts · Fabricate structural materials and pipes as needed • Other duties as assigned Pipefitter: · Read and interpret blueprints and drawings · Perform welding or brazing as needed · Perform field measurements and installations as needed · Assemble and install pipes, and valves according to lay-out plan, blueprints and other drawings · Fabricate structural materials and pipes as needed · Conduct pressure testing to ensure integrity · Understand specifications and regulations related to plumbing and piping system • Other duties as assigned The Skills You Will Bring: · Critical Thinking – Analyze and use logic to address issues · Team Player – Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team · Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable · Self-Motivation – Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action

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