Field Machinist – Chesterfield

AdvanSix Inc.; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Stock purchase plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

AdvanSix in Chesterfield, VA is seeking a Maintenance Machinist / Millwright to repair and maintain mechanical equipment, ensuring safe and continuous operation at the Chester plant.

You will install, troubleshoot, align and balance rotating equipment, read schematics, perform preventative maintenance, and support 24/7 operations. The role requires a millwright journeyman card or 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience, with readiness for overtime.

Qualifications

• Millwright journeyman card or 4+ years of maintenance experience in a chemical plant or similar facility.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read schematics and repair manuals.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pumps, compressors, blowers, fans, and gearboxes.
• Lubrication and hydraulic, pneumatic, and vacuum system maintenance.
• Read manuals, schematics, and P&ID's; update maintenance documentation.
• Support 24/7 plant operations with timely maintenance and repairs.
• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance and equipment balancing.

Skills

Millwright experience

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Maintenance knowledge

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma

GED

Job description

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a widevariety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents,packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from thevertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-classcustomer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients,guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Position Summary: The Maintenance Machinist / Millwright works with all levels of the Maintenance Organization to repair and perform preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment, ensuring the safe and profitable operation of the Chesterfield Plant.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing: Pumps, compressors, blowers, fans, and gearboxes
• Couplings, clutches, and brakes
• Belt and chain drives, including sheaves and sprockets
• Pelletizers and rotary driers
• Lubrication and hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic and vacuum systems
• Performing equipment balancing and laser alignments
• Performing and documenting predictive and preventive maintenance work
• Cutting, grinding, soldering, brazing, and welding equipment and supports
• Rigging and lifting equipment as needed
• Using precision measuring and layout tools
• Using shop machining tools and equipment
• Supporting job plan and shop paper development, parts identification and ordering
• Interfacing with equipment manufacturers, specialists, and technical support consultants
• Updating maintenance documentation for critical plant equipment
• Providing daily support to all plant operations in order to continue 24/7 operations
• Performing scheduled and non-scheduled work orders
• Looking up, reading, and understanding manuals, schematics, and P&ID’s
• Willing to work overtime when required
• Able to perform physical tasks in an industrial plant environment including, but not limited to climbing ladders and performing confined space entries
• Willing and able to be trained and learn new technologies as the skills of an Electrician advance with new technologies and applications

Basic Qualifications:

• Millwright journeyman card or minimum 4 years of maintenance experience as a millwright/mechanic in a chemical plant, refinery, or similar industrial facility
• High school diploma or GED

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of mechanical system design, selection, repair techniques and performance assessment
• Well-rounded field experience applying good engineering practices to repair work for a variety of typical process plant rotating and fixed equipment
• Willing and able to be trained and learn new technologies as the skills of a Millwright advance with new technologies and applications
• Knowledge of tools and methods necessary to troubleshoot and maintain mechanical equipment
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and ability to comply with OSHA procedures
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and repair manuals
• Ability to perform basic math computations
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual with proven success working independently and in a multi-functional team environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move objects that weigh up to 50 lbs., and exert up to 75 pounds pull
• Ability to wear protective equipment for extended periods such as hard hats, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, hot suits, etc.
• Ability to work with hazardous materials
• Ability to work alone and in isolated areas, work around hot surfaces and high temperatures
• Ability to work at elevated heights – greater than 50 feet, and in confined spaces with appropriate PPE
• Required to work on uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces and in adverse weather conditions (cold, hot, humid, rain, snow, etc.)

The hourly rate for this position is $46.52

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.

Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.

The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but notlimitedto, the responsibilities of the job,experience, education, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.