Machinist

About the role

Have you ever thought about being part of a company that reimagines chemistry every day to build a better world? That’s the purpose of Indorama Ventures, and we want you with us on this journey! We are looking for innovative, collaborative professionals who are ready to embrace the challenge of working in a company that is constantly expanding internationally. We value flexibility, partnership, and believe that the impact of our actions goes far beyond the chemical industry. Here, diversity matters. Our work environment is inclusive, diverse, and guided by respect, ethics, and equal opportunities for all.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the continued operation of equipment by performing preventive maintenance and/or breakdown repairs on machinery, rotating equipment, and mechanical systems.
• Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, engineering specifications, journeyman troubleshooting protocols, and procedures.
• Locate source of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, using precision measuring and testing instruments, and utilizing equipment history failure knowledge.
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices using maintenance tools, hoists, cranes, hand and power tools, ladders, lifts, etc.
• Examine form and texture of parts for changes in dimensional requirements, inspecting and using measurement devices such as rulers, calipers, micrometers, and others.
• Replace parts or rebuild systems as necessary to maintain cost effectiveness of equipment and prevent mechanical failure.
• Maintain mechanical knowledge by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory levels, anticipating parts and equipment needs, and communicating these needs.
• Team to identify process problem areas and learn how to communicate them up and through the organization using appropriate means of communication.
• Gain hands‑on experience using and implementing SAP records for tracking and managing maintenance daily activities.
• Participate in job hand‑offs to fellow associates and conduct key operator communications to help properly diagnose malfunctions and to communicate progress of repairs.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, and completing all site‑required computer‑based training.
• Participate in audits, investigations, HAZOPs, PHA's and quality efforts as needed.
• Maintain good housekeeping of equipment, parts storage, and shop work areas.
• Control downtime by alerting production employees of routine preventive maintenance techniques, how to avoid equipment stresses via operational adjustments.
• Ensure activities are carried out to comply with the integrated management system (safety, food safety, GMP, health, environmental, quality and responsible care requirements).
• Work extra hours if needed; ability to work overtime may be needed to ensure required staffing capacity to meet daily production objectives.
• Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives.
• Assist other employees in accomplishing Indorama company goals.
• Follow instructions and perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
• Participate in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.
• Participate in and complete company required training programs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience working with rotating equipment and related machinery as a journeyman machinist/millwright; education or apprenticeship may possibly be substituted for some years of experience.
• Machine shop equipment experience including manual lathe, balance machine, milling machine, drill press, and surface grinders.
• Possession of a Millwright, Industrial Millwright or Machinist NCCER certificate or comparable technical certificate is a plus (can count towards some years of experience).
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must have a level of proficiency with SAP, Internet, Email and Microsoft Office programs.
• Demonstrate a satisfactory level of technical and professional skills/knowledge in the millwright discipline.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with all commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the millwright field.
• Knowledge of Reverse, Rim/Face, and Laser Alignment Methods.
• Ability to climb ladders