Maintenance Apprentice - GMM Manual Machinist

Eastman; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical manufacturing is seeking a Maintenance Apprentice - GMM Manual Machinist. This entry-level position involves operating machinery like lathes and mills, performing mechanical repairs, and ensuring the integrity of shop equipment. Suitable candidates will have a high school diploma and prior experience in mechanical maintenance. The role offers a chance to develop skills in a dynamic work environment while contributing to essential manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in heavy industrial mechanical maintenance or related field.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid state motor vehicle driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual lathes and mills to fabricate custom parts per blueprints.
• Perform field machine repairs and maintain shop equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure quality repairs.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Precision measurement

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Applicants must do the following

CompleteWorkKeys assessmentsno later than 30 days after applying. See minimum required scores below. Make your scores "public" to employers. TheURL must include the words "test details". See further instructions provided in link below. WorkKeys tests are currently offered at Kilgore College(must register several days in advance) and youcan register online atwww.kilgore.edu/workkeys

Applicants must do the following

CompleteWorkKeys assessmentsno later than 30 days after applying. See minimum required scores below. Make your scores "public" to employers. TheURL must include the words "test details". See further instructions provided in link below. WorkKeys tests are currently offered at Kilgore College(must register several days in advance) and youcan register online atwww.kilgore.edu/workkeys

Minimum WorkKeys scores of:

• Applied Mathematics 4
• Locating Information 4
• Reading for Information 4
• Applied Technology (no minimum, but scores are reviewed by hiring managers)
  
  

Responsibilities

• Operate manual lathes and mills to fabricate custom parts per blueprints, engineered drawings, sketches and verbal instructions.
• Use precision measuring equipment to accurately measure parts in a shop and field setting.
• Perform field machine repairs such as flange facing and bolt removal per company needs.
• Maintain/repair shop equipment and tooling to ensure good working condition.
• Disassemble and repair mechanical/rotating equipment using reference material and prior experience without specific instructions.
• Determine replacement parts needed for repairs, develop repair recommendations/timelines and ensure fabricated parts meet material specifications.
• Work closely with other work groups such as engineering, fabrication shop, C&CI, area maintenance and operations to ensure quality repairs.
• Use computers daily to enter time, access training modules, view equipment BOMs (bill of material), order parts from stores, enter safety observations/concerns and access procedures, standards, and drawings when needed.
• Field measure and sketch parts as needed such as pump baseplates and accessories attached to rotating equipment.
• Fabricate/prep sheet metal parts and screen filters using various machines such as break press, plate roller, iron worker and shearing machine.
• Use all safety equipment/PPE as designated, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, face shield, fire retardant clothing, safety toe work boots/shoes and respirators.
• Have a high degree of ownership of machine work and shop rotating equipment repairs/ rebuilds.
• Be available for overtime or alternate schedules, on-call duties and rotating shift as required.
• Support PMD area maintenance crews when determined necessary from a resource allocation standpoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Operations & Maintenance Supervision, Operations Work Execution Coordinator, PMD Planners & Schedulers
• Be highly organized, self-motivated, proactive, creative, and results oriented.
• Be detail oriented and demonstrate the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers to handle precise movements.
• Willing to learn addition computer skills, as needed – SAP, ProjectWise and Microsoft Office Suite will be primary software tools that will be used daily.
• Physical requirements include, but are not limited to, performing work in both shop/indoors and field/outdoors (in all weather conditions), standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, working in cramped or confined spaces as needed, and lifting and moving loads of various weights using any available tools and equipment
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must have a valid state motor vehicle driver’s license
• 5 years of experience in heavy industrial mechanical maintenance or related field.
• Skills Verification (after on-site interview): Candidates selected to move past the on-site interview step will be required to come on-site to perform various hands-on manual machinist tasks.
  
  

Preferred

• 5 years of experience operating a manual lathe and milling machine.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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