Millwright Technician

Huntsman; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsman is seeking a Millwright Technician for the Performance Products Division in Freeport, TX. The technician will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on rotating equipment and read OEM manuals to ensure proper installation and commissioning.

Candidates should have a millwright apprenticeship, NCCER, and Journeyman status, with forklift certification and the ability to work overtime as needed. SAP experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of Millwright experience with completed apprenticeship.
• NCCER Industrial Millwright and Journeyman status required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on rotating equipment (pumps, cyclones, gear boxes, agitators).
• Read blueprints and OEM manuals; install and commission new equipment.
• Plan repairs, allocate resources, and prepare work orders in SAP.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Time management

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Millwright Apprenticeship

NCCER Industrial Millwright

Journeyman Millwright (72 months, 9360 hours)

Forklift certification

Tools

SAP

Forklift operation

Vibration analysis tools

Job description

Job Description

Millwright Technician Huntsman is seeking a Millwright Technician supporting the Performance Products Division located in Freeport, TX. This position will report to the Engineering Manager.

Job Scope

• Millwright Technician to perform routine maintenance, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of various pieces of rotating equipment including, but not limited to, pumps, cyclones, gear boxes, and agitators.
• Work in full compliance with Huntsman approved safety regulations.
• Perform component installation, system maintenance, repair work, preventive maintenance, and service as required.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and access and use OEM manuals.
• Ensure all new rotating equipment projects are installed and commissioned properly as specified.
• Layout, drill, and level base plates.
• Communicate tactfully and effectively both verbally and in writing and maintain effective work relations with those encountered during employment.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to new instructions and/or dynamic organizational priorities.
• Review and act on vibration analysis reports.
• Plan rotating equipment repairs, including task generation, resource needs, duration, and materials.
• Work overtime, both scheduled and call-out, to respond and support site equipment needs.
• Adhere to strict safety guidelines and maintain awareness of safety risks.
• Participate in Permit to Work and LOTO procedures.
• Utilize SAP to order parts, materials, and update work orders.
• Apply mechanical aptitude in dealing with tools used by machinists/millwrights, including alignment, vibration, and precision tools.
• Use machinery or equipment, such as forklifts, to move mechanical parts.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 5+ years of Millwright experience.
• Completed Millwright Apprenticeship.
• NCCER+ (Knowledge Verification and Performance Verification) Industrial Millwright.
• Journeyman Millwright (72 months with 9,360 hours of work experience).
• Forklift certification required.
• The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and pump curves.
• Ability to determine improvements and corrective actions concerning equipment repair and institutionalize them in written documents.
• Ability to create and update repair and maintenance procedures.
• Time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to be a team player due to constant interactions with Operators, Engineers, Plant Leadership, Maintenance, Materials, and other stakeholders.
• Good at adhering to strict safety guidelines and cognizant of safety risks.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing instructions and organizational priorities.
• Mechanical aptitude in dealing with tools used by machinists/millwrights.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP experience.
• Crane and rigging certifications.

Working Environment

• Manufacturing plant environment.
• Use of machinery and equipment, such as forklifts, to move mechanical parts.
• Scheduled and call-out overtime to support site equipment needs.

Additional Locations

Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of diversified chemical products with 2025 revenues of approximately $6 billion from our continuing operations. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 55 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 25 countries and employ approximately 6,000 associates within our continuing operations. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.