Machinist

Dow; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay with bonus

Medical & life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Dow in Orange, Texas, is seeking a Machinist to provide maintenance craft support for plants. You will operate lathes, drills, and other tools, measure parts, and ensure conformance to specifications.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least 5 years of manual machining experience, with overtime as needed and no visa sponsorship. You will work in a climate-controlled shop, follow safety protocols, and potentially run multiple machines independently.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of manual machining experience.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must have current, valid US Driver’s License.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Select, align, and secure fixtures, tools, attachments, and materials on machines.
• Operate Lathe, drill press and various machine tools for progressive machining.
• Ability to operate a Boring Mill is a plus.
• Measure, examine, and test completed units for defects and conformance to specs.
• Detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust controls accordingly.
• Quality assurance and inspection of machinery and parts.
• Maintain clean workspace and shop environment.
• Follow safety rules and wear PPE.
• Run multiple machines in the shop independently.

Skills

Procedural Compliance

Precision Measurement

Material Handling

Blueprint Reading

Adaptability

Tool Operation

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Overhead cranes

Motorized lift trucks

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.

About This Role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Machinist at the Orange, Texas location within Sabine River Operations (SRO). Machinists provide maintenance craft specific support to plants. Maintains and repairs all types of equipment within craft knowledge and expertise. Requires broadened technical skills in analytical/scientific methods or operational processes to perform a defined array of activities. May act as an informal resource for team members with less experience.

Responsibilities

• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.
• Operate Lathe, drill press and various types of machine tools to perform progressive machining.
• Able to operate a Boring Mill is a plus.
• Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications.
• Detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as necessary.
• Quality assurance.
• Inspect machinery for needed repairs, documents them, make minor repairs.
• Perform general housekeeping to maintain a clean work area and shop.
• Follow and adhere to all safety rules, regulations.
• Wear appropriate PPE.
• Follow and adhere to all quality protocols.
• Has the knowledge and ability to run multiple machines in the shop independently without any assistance or training.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of manual machining experience.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must have 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.

Physical Requirements

• Climate controlled shop
• Pinching hazards.
• Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, stand for prolonged periods, push/pull, twist, stoop, squat, lift, climb.
• Work at heights greater than or equal to 4 ft off the ground.
• Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs. (This typically accommodates individuals who weigh 285 or less)

Skills

• Procedural Compliance: Demonstrated ability to follow procedures.
• Precision Measurement: Demonstrated proficiency in the use of precision measuring instruments, including measuring tapes, calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, and dial test indicators.
• Material Handling: Safely handle material utilizing overhead cranes and motorized lift trucks.
• Blueprint Reading: Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Adaptability: Ability to learn new processes and equipment.
• Tool Operation: Safely operate hand and power tools.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work with a team.
• Initiative: Strong work ethic and initiative.

Additional Notes

No relocation assistance is available for this position.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

• 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)

About Dow

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. Our 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 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 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. 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. 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. Dow is a company of more than 36,500 global innovators, believers and solutions providers. We are a diverse community marked by respect, integrity, and a desire to make the world a better place. A career at Dow is an invitation to explore, create, and make valuable contributions to human progress.