Pipe Fitter Welder

Welcome to VVF Illinois Services LLC! Were part of VVF Group a world leader in manufacturing of Oleo Chemicals and Personal Care products founded in 1939. We are one of the largest contract manufacturers of personal care products in the world. Here in Montgomery Illinois we focus on the manufacturing and distribution of Personal Care Products - we manufacture bar soaps deodorants antiperspirants and gels. At VVF its not about the job its about the experience. We strive to create an exceptional environment for our employees shaped by fair practices and excellent opportunities for career growth and a working culture that embraces diversity.

The Maintenance Technician - Pipe Fitter/Welder is responsible for the safe efficient and effective operation of equipment in VVFs operations.

Job Duties:

• Performs a wide variety of service work in one or more specialized maintenance area such as electrical mechanical hydraulics carpentry or machine servicing etc.
• Uses gas and electric welding equipment to fabricate replace repair and modify tooling machinery and process equipment; work involves welding in all positions.
• Repairs vessels tanks high pressure piping and process machinery by means of gas and electric welding techniques and weld in all positions using various currents voltages alloy rod and fluxes
• Alters or builds tooling or equipment using machine parts; clamps assembled parts and welds in place for final machining. Makes up and assembles threaded pipe as required and installs hangers or braces.
• Performs maintenance welding involving building or equipment repairs; brazed sheet metals projects; lead or other metal work for welding brazing or burning
• Uses industrial trucks hoists and other devices which may be necessary to move relocate rig install or remove equipment. Assembles and disassembles necessary scaffolding.
• Measures lays-out and fabricates and insulates piping fittings steam tracing lines hoses and tubing
• Pump removal and rough in pump alignment
• Performs general manual labor work
• Performs all duties in a safe manner utilizing safety practices and procedures required by VVF and applicable law (e.g. OSHA etc.) personal protective equipment and reporting procedures. Reviews all pertinent safety material before conducting new assignments.
• Monitors for and reports unusual occurrences to management
• Maintains all equipment and facilities in a clean orderly and operating condition
• Trains other employees as required
• Assists Operations and Maintenance as required
• Completes work orders as required
• Must maintain skills training as required by VVF regulations and permits
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management. No task or duty is exclusive to a classification or skillset. An employee working in this classification is expected to perform various duties and tasks that traditionally may not have been assigned under a more narrow job classification.

Basic Minimum Requirements:

• Must have three (3) years on-the-job experience pipefitting and welding within the last five (5) years
• Experience in TIG and Stick welding
• Experience working with steel stainless steel and other metals
• Proficient in fixture preparation and distortion control
• Experience fabricating and installing piping and equipment as specified on drawings.
• Working knowledge of pipe insulation.
• Ability to fit and connect process piping by means of welding sweating gluing bolting threading clamping rigging etc.
• Able to express basic electrical mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic principles
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings hydraulic schematics and technical manuals
• Experience working with Hydraulic Systems Cylinders Pumps Valves Motors steam tracing etc
• Must have basic standard and metric hand tools (e.g. sockets wrenches pliers channel locks wire cutters)
• Must be able to work any shift and overtime as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Experience working with /welding aluminum and exotic metals
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics technical drawings hydraulic schematics and technical manuals
• Experience working with Mechanical Components and systems Motor Gearbox Bearing Driveshaft Sprockets and Roller chains etc.

Physical Requirements:

At VVF our people are what make the difference. Benefits for this position include medical dental and vision insurance are available on day 60 of employment. Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability coverages are provided and paid for by the company. We offer a company match on employee contributions into our available 401(k) retirement plan. Enjoy company paid holidays and vacation time as well as a business casual work environment.

VVF is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion national origin sex or gender age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information including the perception that a person has any of those characteristics or that the person is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of those characteristics or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable law. VVF is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to or call Human Resources at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.