Journey Millwright - Represented/Tariff

Dow Chemical•Midland, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow is hiring a Journey Millwright in Midland, Michigan. The Journeyman Millwright troubleshoots and repairs rotating equipment onsite, removes and sets equipment and machinery, repairs equipment and vessels, and performs preventive maintenance across varying precision tolerances. The role includes maintaining equipment safely in shop and process areas, outdoors in all weather, at elevated locations, and in confined spaces, both independently and as part of a team. The millwright also supports reliability efforts through timely, accurate data entry and participates in safety meetings and improvements. This represented/tariff position may involve weekend and holiday work, overtime, and an after-hours call rotation for night and weekend coverage. The schedule may be four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days, with occasional overtime based on business needs. No relocation assistance is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Current, valid U.S. driver's license.
Ability to work legally in the United States; visa sponsorship or support, including for permanent residency, is unavailable.
Willingness to work weekends and holidays if required.
Willingness to work overtime if required and to work either a 4-day, 10-hour schedule or a 5-day, 8-hour schedule, with occasional overtime as business needs dictate.
Participation in an after-hours call rotation for night and weekend coverage.
Ability and willingness, with or without reasonable accommodation, to wear safety equipment such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes; frequently bend, reach, and lift; climb stairs and ladders and work at heights; and stand or walk for extended periods.
Ability to use standard safety equipment rated for someone weighing 300 pounds or less.

Nice To Haves

Millwright Journeyman card.
Familiarity with optical and/or laser alignment techniques.
NCCER certification in Millwright or a mechanical craft; certification obtained through an instructor-led training program is preferred.
Knowledge of maintenance and proper installation or replacement of rolling element bearings, single and double mechanical seals, shaft couplings, rotating shaft assemblies, and other rotating equipment.
Experience using, reviewing, revising, and developing procedures.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to learn new systems quickly.
Skills in rotating equipment inspection, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance.
Mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills, including diagnosing issues and performing equipment adjustments and overhauls.
Precision measurement and alignment skills, including shaft alignment and tolerance verification.
Strong safety compliance and risk-management practices.
Ability to guide apprentices, collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams, and communicate technical information.

Responsibilities

Safely maintain rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, ventilation, agitators, seals, and hoists.
Bolt and unbolt piping and equipment; use proper torque and gasketing techniques and maintain threaded piping connections.
Work safely in shop and process areas, outdoors in all weather, at elevated locations, and in confined spaces, either independently or with a team.
Complete all required training.
Enter timely and accurate data to support reliability efforts.
Participate in safety meetings and safety improvements.
Oversee Millwright Apprentices and provide direction and assistance as needed.
Fabricate parts that are not commercially available using trade-standard machines and hand tools.
Determine maintenance needs, analyze mechanical equipment, and make necessary running adjustments, repairs, and overhauls.

Benefits

Equitable, market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity, with locally relevant incentives.
Programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social well-being.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources.
Employee stock purchase programs, depending on location.
U.S. Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program, which applies the value of monthly student debt payments as if they were contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)).
Medical and life insurance packages with coverage options.
Travel insurance in certain countries and locations.
Training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team-building opportunities.
Role-based workplace flexibility to support productivity and personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents, including adoptive and foster parents.
Paid time off to care for sick or injured family members.
Paid time off for volunteering and Employee Resource Group participation.
Wellbeing Portal for Dow employees.
On-site fitness facilities, depending on location.
Employee discounts, including online shopping, cinema tickets, and gym memberships.
Some locations may offer transportation allowances, meal subsidies or vouchers, and carbon-neutral transportation incentives.