Journey Millwright - Represented/Tariff
The Dow Chemical Company
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The Dow Chemical Company in Midland, MI is seeking a Journeyman Millwright - Represented/Tariff to troubleshoot and repair rotating equipment on site. You will perform preventive maintenance, install/relocate equipment, and support reliability initiatives.
Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, ability to work weekends/holidays, OT readiness, a 4-10 or 5-8 shift, and US work authorization. The role requires safe operation in diverse environments and leadership when guiding
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Must be willing to work weekends, holidays if required.
- Overtime availability and 4-10 or 5-8 shift options with occasional overtime.
- US driver’s license required; must be able to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Perform safe maintenance on rotating equipment: pumps, compressors, agitators, seals, hoists, etc.
- Bolt/unbolt piping and equipment with proper torque and gasketing techniques.
- Work safely in shop, process areas, and outdoor environments in all weather.
- Complete required training and data entries to support reliability efforts.
- Participate in safety meetings and safety improvements.
- Oversee Millwright Apprentices and provide directions when needed.
- Fabricate parts when not commercially available using standard tools.
- Diagnose needs and perform running adjustments, repairs, and overhauls.
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Job description
At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.
Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.
Dow has an opportunity as a Journey Millwright - Represented/Tariff in Midland, MI.
The Journeyman Millwright will troubleshoot and repair all rotating equipment onsite, remove and set equipment/machinery, repair equipment/vessels, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment. They will be working with varying degrees of precision tolerances.
- Perform safe maintenance to rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, ventilation, agitators, seals, hoists, etc.
- Bolt/unbolt piping and equipment, perform proper torque and gasketing techniques, maintain threaded piping connections.
- Safely work in all conditions/environments, to include: shop areas, process areas, outside conditions -- all forms of weather, elevated locations, confined space, within a team or individual contributor.
- Successfully complete all required training.
- Complete timely and accurate data entry in support of reliability efforts.
- Participate in all Safety Meetings and safety improvements
- Oversees Millwright Apprentices and is able to give directions and assistance when needed
- Fabricates parts if not commercially available, using machines and hand tools common to the trade.
- Determines needs, analyzes, and make necessary running adjustments, repairs, and overhauls mechanical equipment.
- A minimum of a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must be willing to work weekends, and holidays, if required.
- Must be willing to work overtime (extra hours beyond your regular scheduled) if required.
- Must be able to work a 4-10 schedule (4 days per week at 10 hours per day) and/or 5-8's (5 days a week at 8 hours a day) with occasional overtime as dictated by business needs. Participates in an after hour call rotation for night and weekend coverage.
- Current, valid US driver's license.
- A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
- Familiarity with Optic and/or Laser alignment techniques.
- NCCER certified in Millwright or Mechanical type craft (NCCER Certification obtained through an Instructor Led Training Program is a preference).
- Knowledgeable in the maintenance of and the proper installation/replacement of rolling element bearings, single and double mechanical seals, shaft couplings and rotating shaft assemblies, and general rotating equipment of all types.
- Procedure use - this includes field use, review, revise, and development of procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, and have the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Rotating Equipment Maintenance: Performs inspection, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance on rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, agitators, seals, and hoists to ensure reliable operation.
- Mechanical Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnoses mechanical issues, analyzes equipment performance, and performs repairs, adjustments, and overhauls to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
- Precision Alignment & Measurement: Utilizes precision measuring instruments and alignment techniques, including shaft alignment and tolerance verification, to ensure equipment is installed and maintained to specification.
- Safety Compliance & Risk Management: Demonstrates a strong commitment to workplace safety by following procedures, participating in safety initiatives, and safely performing maintenance in challenging environments such as confined spaces and elevated work areas.
- Leadership & Team Collaboration: Provides guidance to apprentices, works effectively with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams, and communicates technical information to support successful maintenance activities and problem resolution.
Must be willing and able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
- Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
- Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground.
- Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
- Our safety equipment has weight restrictions. To qualify, you must be able to use standard safety equipment which is rated for someone who weighs 300 pounds or less.
- This position does not offer relocation assistance.
We invest in you.
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
- Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
- Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
- Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
- Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
- Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
- Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
- Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
- Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
- Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
- Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
- Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
- Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
- Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
- Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
- On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
- Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
- Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
- Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
- Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
- Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)
Join our team, we can make a difference together.
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications.We have global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30countries and employ approximately36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com opens in a new tab .
As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com opens in a new tab .
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.
As a Journey Millwright - Represented/Tariff, you will live and work around Midland (MI, USA), Michigan, United States of America:
- 5,000 individuals
- Global headquarters for Dow
- Ranked in the top 5 for the Best Small City to raise a family in by Forbes magazine
- Detroit (2 hours away) and Ann Arbor (2 hours away)
and stay connected to learn more about Dow and opportunities that could be a better fit with your background or interests.
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