Mechanical Pipefitter

Position: Mechanical Pipe Fitter

Location: Hartsville, SC- Pipe Shop

Pay: $30.34 - $38.61/hr

Shift: Primarily 1st shift (7am-3pm )

**Must be available for shift rotation coverage, overtime, emergency call-ins, weekends, and holidays as required**

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

We are seeking an experienced Pipe Fitter to join our Pipe Shop team. This role requires a skilled professional with strong technical expertise, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work independently or in a team in a process-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have strong industrial maintenance and piping experience, the ability to work independently from engineering drawings, and experience supporting plant utility and process systems.

Position Summary

The Pipe Fitter/Welder will fabricate, install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial piping systems and mechanical equipment throughout the facility. This role requires initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to perform high-quality work with minimal supervision.

What you will be doing:

• Understand and follow industrial safety procedures and best practices
• Work from engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematics with minimal supervision
• Specify and select materials for piping, plumbing, and mechanical installations
• Fabricate, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair piping systems (including stainless, carbon steel, PVC, tubing and hose) and mechanical equipment
• Perform welding using:
  • Electric welding
  • TIG welding
  • MIG welding
  • Acetylene welding
• Weld and repair pressure piping and related components
• Support maintenance and operation of:
  • Air washer systems
  • Plant fire protection systems
  • Compressed air systems
  • Plant effluent systems
  • Well water systems
  • Steam trap systems
  • Automatic valves
  • Safety relief valves (SRVs)
• Assist with facility maintenance projects
• Support systems associated with:
  • Power plant processes
  • Paper mill processes
• Utilize basic computer proficiency to access a computerized maintenance management system (Aptean EAM), create work orders, identify parts in inventory, and access maintenance files
• Participate in overtime, emergency call-ins, weekend work, holiday coverage, and rotating shift assignments as needed

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Minimum of five (5) years of related industrial pipe fitting and/or welding experience
  OR equivalent technical training and experience
• Demonstrated quality workmanship and attention to detail
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and piping layouts
• Experience with industrial piping fabrication and installation
• Welding certifications and demonstrated proficiency in applicable welding procedures
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction/supervision
• Good attendance and strong safety record
• Team-oriented attitude with strong communication skills
• Willingness to work in a variety of industrial conditions and environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial manufacturing environments
• Experience in paper mill or power plant operations
• Knowledge of pressure piping systems and steam systems
• Experience maintaining fire protection and water treatment systems
• Familiarity with SRVs, steam traps, pumps, manual valves, air/electrically actuated valves, and mechanical utility systems
• ASME Section IX and/or AWS certifications preferred
• Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance programs

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.