Maintenance Mechanic (Millwright)

Albemarle•Pasadena, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ketjen Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Albemarle Corporation, is seeking a Maintenance Millwright. The position will be based out of the Bayport site located in Pasadena, Texas. This role involves the safe maintenance and repair of mechanical rotating equipment, proper handling and installation of mechanical seals, and interpretation of mechanical designs and maintenance manuals. The Millwright will use a wide variety of hand, portable, and stationary power tools and will demonstrate a root cause analysis approach to failures, generating reports accordingly.

Requirements

Experience in safe in-plant maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment
Highly experienced in close tolerances and use of dial indicators, dial calipers, micrometers and other precision measuring equipment achieving measurements down to .0001".
Good verbal communication skills
Past history of excellent quality results in daily work activities
Must be motivated and self-directed
Must have the ability to work in a team environment
Good written and electronic communication skills
High School Diploma or equivalent
5 years of Journeyman Millwright experience.
Working knowledge of mechanical and laser alignment systems.
Ability to Work straight nights 9/80 schedule
Ability to interpret drawings and manuals

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of both pump and conveyor functions
Working knowledge of hydraulic pumps, motors, reactors and actuators
Working knowledge of mechanical and laser alignment systems.
Thorough understanding of how bearing condition, alignment, structural support, and piping stress affect equipment MTBF
An understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance procedures
Working knowledge of the purpose and installation of mechanical seals
Working knowledge of lubrication best practices
Basic knowledge of mag- drive pumps
Basic knowledge of lathe, milling machine, drill press and other machine shop duties
2-Year Technical Degree in Mechanical field or NCCER Millwright Certification
Experience in repair and maintenance of rotary kilns.
NCCCO Certified Crane Operator
Experience working on air compressors

Responsibilities

Safe maintenance and repair of mechanical rotating equipment
Proper handling and installation of mechanical seals
Interpretation of mechanical designs and maintenance manuals
Use of a wide variety of hand, portable, and stationary power tools
Demonstrate root cause analysis approach to failures and generate reports accordingly
Ability to complete daily equipment documentation