Machinist / Millwright - Hopewell

AvanSix•Hopewell, VA

3d•$44•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves the overhauling, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing of chemical plant production equipment. The machinist/millwright will be responsible for ensuring the proper functioning of various machinery, including turbines, fans, blowers, pumps, gearboxes, and conveyors. The position requires a high level of technical skill in machining, alignment, and repair, as well as the ability to work in a continuous operation environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Licensed Journeyman-level Millwright / Machinist or successful completion of state certified apprenticeship program or equivalent relative craft
5 years' experience in industrial machine Maintenance and repairs
Knowledge of mechanical fits and tolerances
Knowledge of tools and methods necessary to troubleshoot and maintain Industrial production equipment
Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in working with High Speed Machinery
Knowledge of the principles of Mechanics
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and ability to comply with OSHA procedures
Ability to read and understand blueprints, control system drawings and repair manuals
Ability to perform basic math computations
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Nice To Haves

Successful candidate will be responsible for supplying their own tools starting first day on the job

Responsibilities

Overhauling, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing chemical plant production equipment, which includes but is not limited to turbines, fans, blowers, pumps, gearboxes, and conveyors
Proficient with using dial indicator and laser alignment
Calculating dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments
Machining parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders
Measuring, examining, and testing completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers
Setting up, adjusting, and operating all the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations
Reviewing sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determining product dimensions and tolerances
Selecting the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work
Laying out, measuring, and marking metal stock to display placement of cuts
Maintain and PM machine tools in shop
Working a rotating shift in a 24/7, 365-day continuous operation when needed
Other work as needed