Journeyman Pipefitter​/Welder

Journeyman Pipefitter/Welder

Location Clatskanie, Oregon Company Georgia-Pacific Career Field Maintenance & Skilled Trades

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.

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