Job Description

Machinists ensure the continued operation of equipment by performing preventive maintenance and/ or breakdown repairs on machinery, rotating equipment, and mechanical systems. These tasks are completed following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, engineering specifications, journeyman troubleshooting protocols, and following procedures. Locates source of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, using precision measuring and testing instruments, and utilization of equipment history failure knowledge.

What will be expected from you?

• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices using maintenance tools hoists, cranes, hand and power tools, ladders, lifts, etc. Examines form and texture of parts to changes in the dimensional requirements of parts, inspecting and using measurement devices such as rulers, calipers, micrometers, and others. Replaces parts or rebuilds systems as necessary to maintain cost effectiveness of equipment and prevent mechanical failure.
• Maintains mechanical knowledge by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory levels, and anticipating parts and equipment needs and communicating these needs.
• Team to identify process problem areas and learning how to communicate them up and through the organization using appropriate means of communication.
• Gain hands on experience using and implementing SAP records for tracking and managing maintenance daily activities.
• Participate in job hand-offs to fellow associates and conduct key operator communications to help properly diagnose malfunctions and to communicate progress of repairs.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, and completed all site required computer-based training. Participates in audits, investigations, HAZOPs, PHA's and quality efforts in the areas as needed.
• Maintains good housekeeping of equipment, parts storage, and shop work areas.
• Controls downtime by alerting production employees of routine preventive maintenance techniques, how to avoid equipment stresses via operational adjustments.
• Ensure that the activities are carried out to comply with the integrated management system, as applicable (safety, food safety, GMP, health, environmental, quality and responsible care requirements).
• Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and an ability to work extra hours if needed. If applicable, ability to work overtime may be needed to ensure required staffing capacity to meet daily production objectives.
• Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives.
• Assists other employees in accomplishments of Indorama company goals. Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
• Participates in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company. Participates in and completes company required training programs.

What are we looking for in the Ideal Candidate?

• Minimum of 10 years of experience working with rotating equipment and related machinery as a journeyman machinist/millwright required, education or apprenticeship may possibly be substituted for some years of experience.
• Machine shop equipment experience including manual lathe, balance machine, milling machine, drill press, and surface grinders.
• Possession of a Millwright, Industrial Millwright or Machinist NCCER certificate or comparable technical certificate is a plus. NOTE: Having any of these certificates can count towards some years of experience.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must have a level of proficiency with SAP, Internet, Email and Microsoft Office programs.
• Demonstrate a satisfactory level of technical and professional skills/knowledge in the millwright discipline.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with all commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the millwright field.
• Knowledge of Reverse, Rim/Face, and Laser Alignment Methods
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Must be able to work at elevated heights and work in confined spaces.

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