- Performs work consistent with MWS and Black Book 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.
- Installs and repairs pumps and agitator 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.
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Required Skills
- Must pass welding certification within 30 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, chlorine, 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 steam pressure piping 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.
Required Experience
- Must have a 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.
- Must have a valid Wisconsin driver's license and be able to drive.
- Must possess ambulatory capabilities to move freely about the mill in carrying out responsibilities.
Verso Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.