Machinist - Precision Equipment Maintenance Pro

Dow Chemical; Vidor (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow invites applications for a Machinist at the Orange, Texas location within Sabine River Operations. The role provides maintenance craft support to plants and requires broader technical skills to perform a defined set of activities.

This position may serve as an informal resource for less experienced teammates. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 5+ years of machinist experience (military or industrial), experience with manual lathe, boring mill, grinders and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5 or more years of relevant machinist experience (military or industrial).
• Experience with manual lathe, boring mill, grinders and industrial drill presses is required.
• Ability to work full shift, overtime and holidays as needed.
• Current, valid US driver's license.
• Must be able to work legally in the United States; no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and corrects equipment problems.
• Select, align, and secure fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials on machines.
• Operate lathe, drill press and various machine tools for progressive machining.
• Calibrates and aligns equipment.
• Completes preventive maintenance activities.
• Checks sizing of components and parts.
• Specifies, requisitions, and installs parts and equipment.
• Coordinates maintenance spare parts.
• Assists in planning, prioritizing, and scheduling maintenance.
• Repairs, maintains and installs equipment used in the process.
• Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions and documents failure analysis.
• Collects operation and history data to improve reliability.

Skills

MRO maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dow invites applications for a Machinist at the Orange, Texas location within Sabine River Operations. The role provides maintenance craft support to plants and requires broader technical skills to perform a defined set of activities.

This position may serve as an informal resource for less experienced teammates. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 5+ years of machinist experience (military or industrial), experience with manual lathe, boring mill, grinders and