Pipefitter-Plumber Journeyman

Sappi North America Sappi Somerset is one of the largest, most advanced and high performing mills in North America with one of the lowest mill emissions. Our packaging papers are suited across a range of market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines and catalogs.

Nearly $1 billion in the last decade has been invested to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and food service, including the rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill focuses on safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation.

Sappi offers a Journeyman Arate of $39.09 per hour.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Have completed a 4 year apprenticeship program or 5 years in the trade.
• Ability to successfully complete the “Qualified Welder” testing according to Sappi weld procedures or as AWS standards.
• Demonstrate ability to read and understand blueprints and working drawings. Ability to plan and layout work, and take accurate measurements using tools common to the craft.
• Possess general knowledge and ability to repair piping systems with materials such as mild steel, stainless steel, cast iron, fiberglass, lined pipe, aluminium, and titanium as well as selected exotic steels.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, plan, troubleshoot and lead repairs to complex mill piping systems.
• Must have an excellent safety record and knowledge of safe work practices.
• Familiarity with associated pulp and paper industry piping such as air, water, hydraulics, stock and steam systems.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.