Maintenance Lagger/Insulator

MomentiveWaterford, NY
Onsite

About The Position

Performs lagging, coating, and insulation work related to the construction and operation of chemical processing. Covers a wide range of plant piping, tankage, buildings, and equipment. This is a Union non-exempt position. The starting pay rate is $33.11.

Requirements

  • Written and verbal skills to communicate and applicable math skills.
  • Ability to pass a qualifying test and maintain journeyman status in lagging, coating, and insulation.
  • Knowledge of the complete range of coating, lagging, pipe insulation and minor piping work associated with it, such as fixing tracing and pipe hangers.
  • Ability to determine base material, method of preparation, selection of proper coating material and application of coating material to appropriate thickness.
  • Qualification on proper equipment
  • Proficiency in the use of maintenance crafts equipment and tools and material handling equipment such as, but not limited to: marklift, hand tools, power tools, test equipment, etc. as required.
  • General knowledge of chemicals and their general properties.
  • Knowledge and application of safety, environmental, maintenance, and quality guidelines, standards, codes, and procedures.
  • Ability to effectively utilize personal and mainframe computers, as applicable.
  • Ability to train and guide other employees in the assigned areas.
  • Ability to work in heights and in enclosed spaces.
  • Valid drivers license required to drive a plant transport vehicle (i.e., automobile/van, pickup truck, flatbed).
  • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodation
  • Must have satisfactory work record.

Responsibilities

  • Repair and maintain steam and electrical pip tracing.
  • Apply/remove insulating materials such as calcium silicate, fiberglass, and aerotube rubber on pipes, vessels, and tanks using techniques such as wiring insulating materials around steam, hot water piping, and refrigeration.
  • Fabricate detachable insulation for valves or similar fittings.
  • Wire detachable covers on valves or fittings using hand tools.
  • Install fiberglass on ventilating systems to deaden sound.
  • Perform all phases of corrosion preventive coating.
  • Prepare and coat piping, structural members, process and plant equipment, trailer vehicles, stencil and mark parking lots, plant roads, general building areas, masonry block, and concrete floors, etc.
  • Follow and comply with Multi Skill Maintenance Agreements and Quality Maintenance Material Guidelines.
  • Update equipment records by submitting work order comments, stores modification, etc.
  • Perform specified equipment inspection, compare findings with acceptance criteria and document findings.
  • Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance.
  • Coordinate and/or perform housekeeping and safety monitoring and ensure adequate follow-up, as required.
  • Follow all Standard Operating and Business Procedures, Safety, Environmental, and Quality Guidelines, Plant Standards and Codes including the development of Procedures in job classification.
  • Safely assist with other maintenance craftwork when needed.
  • Participate in area and business improvement activities, quality, mechanical integrity, and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance activities.
  • Train and guide other employees in the assigned areas and receive training as necessary.
  • Participate in teams and group based activities focused on continuous improvements, consistent with Management and Contractual needs and objectives.
  • Participate and provide input, on a voluntary basis, into Manager and Leader/Supervisor annual performance evaluations through anonymous processes consistent with contractual requirements.
  • Properly fill, label, and position all hazardous and non-hazardous waste in identified storage/pickup areas.
  • Enter, retrieve, document, communicate, and analyze data (i.e., process, inventory, maintenance, quality, safety, environmental, etc.), using computer application programs (i.e., Profs, TSW).
  • New application programs are planned and would be part of this job.
  • Understand, initiate, review, approve, and apply change control.
  • Perform other tasks as necessary within skills and training to support the manufacturing and sale of products.

Benefits

  • Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
  • Company paid life and disability coverage.
  • Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
  • Paid time off plus paid holidays.
  • Additional time off with years of service.
  • 401k savings plan with employer match and additional employer contribution.
  • Educational reimbursement program, where applicable.
  • Professional development courses.
  • Wellness programs and financial education.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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