Machinist / Millwright - Chesterfield

AvanSix•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Machinist / Millwright works with all levels of the Maintenance Organization to repair and perform preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment, ensuring the safe and profitable operation of the Chesterfield Plant.

Requirements

Millwright journeyman card or minimum 4 years of maintenance experience as a millwright/mechanic in a chemical plant, refinery, or similar industrial facility
High school diploma or GED
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of mechanical system design, selection, repair techniques and performance assessment
Well-rounded field experience applying good engineering practices to repair work for a variety of typical process plant rotating and fixed equipment
Willing and able to be trained and learn new technologies as the skills of a Millwright advance with new technologies and applications
Knowledge of tools and methods necessary to troubleshoot and maintain mechanical equipment
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and ability to comply with OSHA procedures
Ability to read and understand blueprints and repair manuals
Ability to perform basic math computations
Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual with proven success working independently and in a multi-functional team environment

Responsibilities

Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing: Pumps, compressors, blowers, fans, and gearboxes
Shafts, bearings, seals, packing
Couplings, clutches, and brakes
Belt and chain drives, including sheaves and sprockets
Conveying systems
Pelletizers and rotary driers
Lubrication and hydraulic systems
Pneumatic and vacuum systems
Performing equipment balancing and laser alignments
Performing and documenting predictive and preventive maintenance work
Cutting, grinding, soldering, brazing, and welding equipment and supports
Rigging and lifting equipment as needed
Using precision measuring and layout tools
Using shop machining tools and equipment
Supporting job plan and shop paper development, parts identification and ordering
Interfacing with equipment manufacturers, specialists, and technical support consultants
Updating maintenance documentation for critical plant equipment
Providing daily support to all plant operations in order to continue 24/7 operations
Performing scheduled and non-scheduled work orders
Looking up, reading, and understanding manuals, schematics, and P&ID’s
Willing to work overtime when required
Able to perform physical tasks in an industrial plant environment including, but not limited to climbing ladders and performing confined space entries
Willing and able to be trained and learn new technologies as the skills of an Electrician advance with new technologies and applications