Pixelle Specialty Solutions™ is the largest specialty paper company in North America, with fully integrated pulp and paper operations in Chillicothe, Ohio, Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, Stevens Point, Wisconsin and a coating operation in Fremont, Ohio. Supported by an experienced product development team, Pixelle excels in designing customized solutions that help customers bring new products to market. With a long history of leadership in the paper industry, Pixelle delivers the most comprehensive portfolio of specialty papers to help you meet today’s challenging demands.
Job Description
PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Performs work consistent with MWS and maintenance best practices.
- Repairs, maintains and installs complex piping and tubing systems and related equipment.
- Locates, determines and repairs malfunctions of hydraulic, pneumatic and hydronic systems as required.
- Installs, maintains and troubleshoots low and high pressure steam and condensate systems.
- Weld, solder, cut, and heat as required.
- Assembles and disassembles metal and nonmetal pipe and related equipment as required.
- Install, repair, and replace pumps and seals (Stevens Point).
- Performs minor plumbing work as allowed by regulations.
- Trains apprentices as required.
- Performs general housekeeping duties and other duties as assigned by supervision.
ON-THE-JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Must pass welding certification within 90 days.
- Must lift 50-100 lbs. regularly, e.g., chainblocks, valves, chlorine tanks, pipes, etc.
- Must do considerable amount of bending, stooping, reaching, turning and twisting.
- Must climb and work in high places, e.g., from 8’ - 120’ elevated lifts, ladders, Cherry pickers, manlifts, water tower, dams, etc.
- Must work in confined places, e.g., inside dryers, boilers, etc.
- Must work with hazardous materials, e.g., corrosive acids, sodium hypochlorite, resins, gases, etc.
- Must work in extremely hot areas.
- Must learn to operate welding/heating/cutting tools and equipment.
- Must wear protective equipment and clothing when required.
- Must work with low- and high-pressure steam systems.
- Must operate pipe bender, pipe threader, hand tools and other trade tools.
- Must read blueprints and schematic diagrams.
- Must drive.
- Must have a telephone and live within a reasonable commuting distance of the plant.
- Expected to respond to call-ins, work shift-work, overtime, Sundays, and holidays as required.
Qualifications
- Must have completed an Indentured Pipefitter Apprenticeship Program or equivalent.
- Must be able to lift 50-100 lbs. regularly.
- Must not be allergic to chemicals or materials used in a mill environment, i.e., corrosive acids,sodium hypochlorite, chemicals, fiber glass, resins, gases, etc.
- Must have a demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and procedures.
- Must have flexibility, reach and body height consistent with job responsibilities.
- Must have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
- Must pass respirator fit test and be clean shaven where the sealing surface of the respirator contacts the face.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.