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 the process is operated safely and efficiently. The role completes maintenance work orders with safe, quality workmanship, maintains and manages tools, diagnoses equipment failures, and keeps accurate equipment histories and maintenance documentation. The position also contributes to preventive and predictive maintenance, housekeeping, cost improvements, contractor work oversight, training, and environmental and safety programs. The technician may work outside normal shift hours as needed and must maintain regular, reliable attendance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least three 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.
Be able to 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 and use of basic hand tools and precision tools for equipment repair, measurement, gearbox setup, mechanical-seal assembly, and alignment of pumps, motors, mixers, and compressors.
Ability to use equipment historical files to troubleshoot and store maintenance data.
Computer knowledge for Prism training and the AS400 system.
Ability to use OEM manuals to find equipment information and manufacturer contacts.
Ability to use rolling stock such as forklifts, manlifts, drotts, and trucks to move equipment, stage tools, access overhead work, and travel between plant units.
Ability to use shop tools such as grinders and drill presses for equipment maintenance.
Ability to use electronic devices such as vibration probes and pyrometers for predictive-maintenance measurements and troubleshooting.
Ability to work as part of a team and use colleagues’ knowledge and input to troubleshoot and complete jobs.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in Industrial Systems and Engineering Technology.
Craftsmen certification such as NCCER, NCCCO, or NACE.

Responsibilities

Execute assigned work orders efficiently and safely with quality workmanship.
Care for and manage personal or departmental tools, ensure necessary tools are available, and arrange replacements for tools that are lost or damaged.
Provide engineers with root-cause diagnoses for equipment failures.
Complete warehouse commodity requests with the correct account code and cost center information and submit them for approval.
Report field observations of abnormal situations and possible failures to engineers and supervisors, including issues outside the technician’s immediate area.
Cross-train with another steward to provide backup and vacation or time-off coverage.
Complete required training to become a competent scaffold person, qualified rigger, and signal person.
Review historical files and ensure equipment histories accurately document failures, special notes, and changes.
Complete work orders accurately and neatly so engineers and data-entry personnel can perform their responsibilities efficiently.
Update preventive-maintenance work scopes to reflect work performed and tailor each scope to the specific equipment.
Participate in total housekeeping management.
Report production losses, safety incidents, and environmental spills resulting from work in the area of responsibility.
Study and suggest cost-reduction improvements, consulting with the supervisor and engineer to ensure proposals do not affect design or process and comply with company policies.
Maintain proficiency in technical responsibilities and equipment and department SOPs, and be prepared for skills testing and assessment.
Act as person in charge of contract or unit-rate work packages, directing activities, monitoring and updating progress, and ensuring work quality and completion of 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 and maintain regular, 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.