Journeyman Pipefitter Welder job at WestRock. Kalamazoo, MI. Job Description Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Do you hold a Journeyman Pipefitter card? Do you currently carry a Hi-Pressure Certification? Want to make $39.51 Per Hour Starting Out with an excellent benefit package? 2nd or 3rd shifts available with a $2.25 shift premium addon. Come learn more about Smurfit Westrock Battle Creek MI Paper Mill! We are looking for Industrial Journeyman Pipefitters! What is required and / or expected: • Minimum 3 years’ experience at Journeyman (this is non-negotiable) Pipefitter. • Selecting type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications, knowledge of system operation, and study of building plans / working drawings • Planning sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and cutting pipe. • Threading and ending pipe by hand or with pipe bending machine. • Assembling and joining piping by means of threaded, chalked, wiped, soldered, brazed fused, or cemented joints. • Securing pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using hand tools • Testing piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges. • Perform mechanical repairs as required. Examples include metal fabrication. • Must be proficient in basic rigging and working with mechanical tools. • Must be able to read blueprints, AutoCAD a plus. • Able to lift 50lbs, including motors, pumps, pipes, valves, etc. • Able to climb and work in high places (cherry picker, ladders, man lifts, etc.) • Available for Overtime, nights and weekends as needed. • Must be willing and able to maintain company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment. Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Retirement plan • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8-hour shift • Evening shift • Holidays • Night shift • Overnight shift • Overtime • Weekend availability Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a pipefitter in Kalamazoo, MI, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with structured learning, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. This apprenticeship lasts about four to five years, requiring extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 89,141 pipefitters nationwide, with a projected 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Kalamazoo earn an average of $1,198 per week, with an annual overtime average of $51,055. Educational pathways through trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild help aspiring pipefitters secure apprenticeships, leading to a lucrative career with potential annual earnings exceeding $61,550 for experienced professionals.
