Machinist​/Millwright - Hopewell

Position: Machinist / Millwright - Hopewell
Location: Richmond

Job Responsibilities:

* Overhauling, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing chemical plant production equipment, which includes but is not limited to turbines, fans, blowers, pumps, gearboxes, and conveyors

* Proficient with using dial indicator and laser alignment

* Calculating dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments

* Machining parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders

* Measuring, examining, and testing completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers

* Setting up, adjusting, and operating all the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations

* Reviewing sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determining product dimensions and tolerances

* Selecting the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work

* Laying out, measuring, and marking metal stock to display placement of cuts

* Maintain and PM machine tools in shop

* Working a rotating shift in a 24/7, 365-day continuous operation when needed

* Other work as needed

Basic Qualifications:

* High school diploma or GED

* Licensed Journeyman-level Millwright / Machinist or successful completion of state certified apprenticeship program or equivalent relative craft

* 5 years' experience in industrial machine Maintenance and repairs

Additional Qualifications:

* Successful candidate will be responsible for supplying their own tools starting first day on the job

* Knowledge of mechanical fits and tolerances

* Knowledge of tools and methods necessary to troubleshoot and maintain Industrial production equipment

* Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in working with High Speed Machinery

* Knowledge of the principles of Mechanics

* Knowledge of OSHA regulations and ability to comply with OSHA procedures

* Ability to read and understand blueprints, control system drawings and repair manuals

* Ability to perform basic math computations

* Ability to communicate effectively

* Ability to follow oral and written instructions

The hourly rate for this position is $44.44