Maintenance Tech (Millwright) - Mechanical EG1/ASP1

Formosa Plastics•Point Comfort, TX

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech (Millwright) monitors processes in the assigned area to ensure equipment and control parameters function as designed and that processes are operated safely and efficiently. The role performs assigned work orders with quality workmanship, diagnoses equipment failures, maintains accurate equipment and work-order records, and supports preventive and predictive maintenance. The technician also helps manage tools and supplies, communicates abnormal conditions and potential failures, and works with engineers, supervisors, and other stewards to improve equipment reliability and reduce costs. The position includes cross-training for coverage, completing training to become a competent scaffold person and qualified rigger and signal person, and serving as the person in charge of contract or unit-rate work packages when assigned. The technician must follow company policies and applicable safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements; contribute to housekeeping and pellet-loss prevention; and work outside normal shift hours as needed.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience in a related field, or an Associate’s Degree in Industrial Systems and Engineering Technology, a craftsmen certification such as NCCER, NCCCO, or NACE, or equivalent.
Obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within 90 days of employment and maintain it for the duration of employment.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of and ability to use basic hand tools and precision measurement tools.
Computer knowledge for Prism training and the AS400 system.
Ability to use OEM manuals and historical equipment files for troubleshooting and equipment information.
Ability to use rolling stock such as forklifts, manlifts, drotts, and trucks.
Ability to use shop tools such as grinders and drill presses.
Ability to use electronic devices such as vibration probes and pyrometers for predictive maintenance and troubleshooting.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Execute assigned work orders efficiently and safely with quality workmanship.
Care for and manage personal and departmental tools; keep necessary tools available and arrange replacement of tools that are lost or damaged.
Provide engineers with root-cause diagnoses for equipment failures.
Complete warehouse commodity requests with correct account codes and cost-center information and submit them to the appropriate approval authority.
Inform engineers and supervisors of abnormal field conditions and possible failures, including those outside the immediate area of responsibility.
Cross-train with another steward to provide backup and coverage during vacation or time off.
Complete required training to become a competent scaffold person, qualified rigger, and signal person.
Review historical equipment files and ensure they accurately include failures, special notes, and changes.
Complete work orders accurately and neatly so engineers and data-entry staff can perform their responsibilities efficiently.
Update preventive-maintenance work scopes to reflect work performed and tailor each scope to the assigned equipment.
Participate in total housekeeping management.
Report production losses, safety incidents, and environmental spills resulting from work in the assigned area.
Identify and discuss potential cost-reduction improvements with the supervisor and engineer, ensuring proposed changes comply with design, process, and company-policy requirements.
Maintain technical proficiency and be prepared for assessment of job skills and knowledge of department and equipment standard operating procedures.
As assigned, act as person in charge of contract or unit-rate work packages, direct activities, monitor and update progress, and ensure work quality and completion of the required scope.
Follow company policies and procedures, including ISO, personnel, quality, environmental, health, safety, regulatory, and other company requirements.
Work effectively with others in a team environment.
Work outside normal shift hours as needed.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with Nothing Touching the Ground requirements, including daily audits.
Participate in Operation Clean Sweep and ensure employees understand and are accountable for pellet-loss prevention, containment, cleanup, and disposal.
Perform other duties as assigned.