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Pipefitter/Welder

Michelin
Louisville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Aug 2025

About the role

Pipefitter/Welder

Michelin is hiring!

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Michelin, the worldwide leader in Tires, with a commercial presence in over 170 Countries, is recruiting for a Plant Pipefitter/Welder for our facility in Louisville, Kentucky   If selected for this position, you will receive personalized training in this area to prepare you for work in one of our facilities. 

By joining the Michelin team, your career opportunities for the future will be varied.  A career manager will be assigned to help you manage your career at Michelin.

The mission of a Plant Pipefitter/welder is to maintain in a safe and optimum operating condition the plant piping systems and to operate the plant refrigeration system.

Responsibilities:

  • To perform from schematics and drawings, the making, installation and assembly of piping for the fluid power supply of industrial equipment, and Pneumatic wiring. Apply safe work practices and policies in the performance of all assigned works.
  • Demonstrate professional competency & workmanship in the execution of maintenance tasks.
  • Contribute to the plant equipment safety, performance and reliability improvement.
  • Responsibly manage the time and resources allocated on every job.
  • Apply the best housekeeping practices.

Function:

  • Application of all safety rules and practices specific and non-specific to the pipefitter/welder trade on company premises
  • Comply with the policies, documents, procedures and work instructions of both the Quality and Environmental Management systems.
  • Troubleshooting of mechanical piping and refrigeration systems equipment problems when called for assistance.
  • Execution of quality mechanical repairs (including welding, piping and insulation works) as assigned
  • Execution of routine mechanical tasks to support process operation
  • Execution of various preventive maintenance tasks relative to mechanical piping systems and generated by the plant work order system, as assigned.
  • Perform all tasks required to operate the plant refrigeration system in a safe and efficient manner
  • Execution of project tasks whenever the size, nature and skills allow it as assigned
  • Accurately report all activities directly (or indirectly) into the plant BMA System.
  • Participate in various communication meetings held to foster safety and plant performance.
  • Mon.-Fri. work schedule

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Applicant must have a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

And one or more of the following:

2-3 years’ experience in a relevant maintenance position Associates degree relevant to the open maintenance position Journeyman’s card relevant to the open position Military Background with technical training relevant to the open position Must pass entry level skills assessment in the craft relevant to the open position

  • Must be able to pass a Company physical including a hair drug screen          

Job Salary and Benefits:

  • Level 1 starting pay $39.70 Level 2 pay $41.27 after 120 days provided you are a journeyman in your trade. Also $1.25 adder for shift pay.
  • Plus $1500.00 sign on Bonus.
  • Plus A $2500.00 retention bonus after employment of 1 year.
  • Overtime is available
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation and Medical Leave
  • Ability to join our Emergency Response Team w/Firefighter Credentials
  • Deferred Compensation Retirement and 401K Plans
  • Company Paid Medical, Rx Drug, Dental and Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Vision Plans and Supplemental Life Insurance Offered
  • Other benefits – Tools, Uniforms, Safety Shoe allowance, Rx Safety Glasses,

            And all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Inspire Motion for Life: Apply Today!

As the leading mobility company, we work with tires, around tires and beyond tires to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing our clients’ mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tires, services and solutions for our customers’ needs. Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing our expertise to new markets, we invest in high-technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide a variety of industries—from aerospace to biotech. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Michelin North America has approximately 23,000 employees and operates 34 production facilities in the United States and Canada.

MICHELIN® tires have been ranked the #1 Tire Brand across major categories

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