Millwright

OxyChem•Ludington, MI

46d

About The Position

The IC Journeyman Millwright installs, repairs, troubleshoots, and maintains rotating and non-rotating mechanical equipment at the plant site. The role also performs other non-Millwright maintenance work for which the employee is trained and can work safely. It requires following site procedures and safety practices, completing work documentation, supporting continuous improvement and plant operations, and working effectively in a self-directed team environment. The position supports plant and corporate HESS safety programs, the Food Safety and Quality programs, and applicable FDA requirements. A formal Millwright Training Program and/or five years of Industrial Millwright experience is required. After employment, the employee must obtain forklift, manlift (JLG), and overhead crane licenses.

Requirements

Successful completion of a formal Millwright Training Program and/or five years of Industrial Millwright experience.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Ability to work with others in a self-directed workforce environment; teamwork is an essential competency.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights and in confined or awkward spaces, standing, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in varied weather conditions and around chemicals, oils, greases, and chemical cleaning agents.
Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.
Ability to use a cutting torch and welding helmet.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain plant mechanical equipment, including compressors, pumps, centrifuges, conveyors, elevators, and cranes.
Complete required work documentation and provide daily job progress updates to the scheduler and routine feedback to the planner.
Read and interpret blueprints.
Troubleshoot and repair chain drives, bearings, hoists, and machine shop equipment.
Troubleshoot, rebuild, repair, and align pumps, including vane, gear, centrifugal, screw, diaphragm, and vacuum pumps.
Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Dismantle equipment for repair or transportation and reassemble it upon return.
Align and calibrate machinery and equipment parts for efficient and safe operation.
Clean and lubricate mechanical equipment and perform other condition-based maintenance.
Perform other maintenance work, including non-Millwright tasks, when trained and able to do so safely.
Learn, follow, and occasionally create or update procedures to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible work.
Know and use area- and job-specific safety equipment; perform daily housekeeping to maintain a safe and environmentally sound workplace.
Assist with training new employees and complete training requirements determined by site needs.
Participate in programs and problem-solving teams to continuously improve plant operations.
Support plant and corporate HESS safety programs, objectives, and expectations, and follow the Ludington Guiding Principles.
Work collaboratively in a self-directed workforce environment.
Support the Food Safety and Quality programs and adhere to FDA requirements.