Journeyman Pipefitter Jobs

The Position

We currently have an opening for a Journey Pipefitter based out of our location in Port Townsend, Washington.

As a journey pipefitter, you will layout, fit up, assemble and maintain all types of pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic or pneumatic equipment to include steam, hot water heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems and hazardous piping.

About Port Townsend Paper Corporation (PTPC)

The Port Townsend Paper (“PTPC”) mill is proud to have been in continuous operation for more than 90 years. We use a blend of virgin and recycled fibers (Kraft and OCC pulp) to produce Kraft pulp, paper, containerboard, medium and market pulp. We have built a strong and loyal customer base by developing and nurturing strategic partnership-style relationships.

At PTPC we believe that a healthy and safe work environment is fundamental to the success of all employees. We put that belief into practice every day by managing risk and building safety reliability into our processes and procedures. Engaging and empowering our workforce to maintain world-class safety performance is the pathway to achieving operational excellence. We also strive to preserve the environment, be good neighbors, and remain a valued member of the local community. Many of our employees have enjoyed working at PTPC for the greater part of their careers; we have employees with 20, 25, 30, even 35 years of service. PTPC is proud to provide good, prevailing wage jobs on the Olympic Peninsula.

Job Responsibilities

• Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading. Layout, fit up, assemble, and maintain all types of pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic or pneumatic equipment to include steam, hot water heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems, and hazardous piping.
• Perform inspections & preventive maintenance tasks.
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, and threading.
• Layout full-scale drawings or pipe systems and related equipment following blueprints.
• Attach pipes to walls and structures.
• Installation of new & rebuilt equipment.
• Able to perform 6G quality Welds.
• Plan pipe system layout installation or repair according to specifications.
• Inspect and examine and test installed systems and pipelines.
• Troubleshoot mill systems & equipment as needed.
• Perform maintenance on mill equipment as scheduled.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Journey level skills in the craft.
• Equipment specific knowledge.
• Proper handling procedures for chemical common to pulp & paper process.
• A basic level of skills in processes that may be outside of the primary craft’s core competency including welding, cutting, machining, metal working, computer operation, fitting, rigging and other skills common to maintenance activities.
• Ability to work and communicate within a small work team.

Required Experience

• 5 years Journey Pipefitter or equivalent experience.

Required Education

• High school graduate or equivalent to (GED).
• Completed apprenticeship program in craft line or equivalent experience.

Desired qualifications

• Pulp maintenance preferred.

Work Schedule, and Environment

• Typical schedule is Monday – Friday from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Competitive compensation starting at $37.52 per hour with opportunities for overtime.
• Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning, and support services.
• A comprehensive health care plan including prescription, vision care, life insurance, and dental plan.
• Retirement plan.

Port Townsend Paper Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free workplace.