Millwright
Ketjen Corporation · Pasadena, TX · 2 days ago
ManagementFull-time
Essential Duties
- 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.
- Rebuilding, installing, and maintaining machinery such as pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, fans, rotary dryers, filter press, compressors, belts, extruders, mills.
- Maintaining precision records of repairs and parts
- Inspection of machinery, parts to determine replacement or repair.
Required Experience
- In safe in-plant maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment
- Demonstrated ability to work in close tolerances; familiar with dial indicators, dial calipers, micrometers and other exact measuring equipment
- 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
- Basic knowledge of mag-drive pumps
- Basic knowledge of lathe, milling machine, drill press and other machine shop duties
- Knowledge of precision tools
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years Journeyman Millwright experience
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Desirable
- 2-Year Technical Degree in mechanical field
- Completion of a formal apprenticeship program
- Working knowledge of both pump and reactor functions
- Working knowledge of hydraulic pumps, motors, and actuators
- Working knowledge of correct alignment procedures
- Thorough understanding of how bearing condition, alignment, structural support, and piping stress affect equipment
- Understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance procedures
- Working knowledge of the purpose and installation of mechanical seals
- Working knowledge of lubrication best practices
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.