At Dow, we believe in putting people first and were 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. Were 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 youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role, youre in the right place. Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds 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.comopens in a new tab. About you and this role Dow has an exciting opportunity for an Outside Machinist / Millwright in Seadrift, Texas. Provides maintenance craft-specific support to plants. Maintains and repairs all types of equipment with 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 • Diagnoses and corrects equipment problems. • Calibrates and aligns equipment. • Completes preventative 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 through planner, work coordinator and operations input. • Sets up and calibrates, tests, measures, and repairs all types of controls and instruments with pneumatic, electrical, and electronic variables. • Repairs, maintains, and installs equipment and machinery which is used in the process. • Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions and documents failure analysis. • Collects equipment operation and history data to facilitate reliability improvements. • Works within established Maintenance Work Processes and helps resolve issues that surface as a result of planning and scheduling work. • and repairing a variety of processes and rotating equipment used in industrial processing. The mechanical equipment may include ANSI pumps, various types of compressors, blowers, fans, gearboxes, mixers, extruders, and agitators. • This job requires hands-on fieldwork to determine the cause of equipment failure, locate spare parts, and install spare parts using repair procedures and machinist techniques for alignment. • The requirement to become certified in repairing specialty high-pressure compressors and associated high-pressure equipment. • Utilize functional, and technical knowledge, company standards, and educational background or experience to analyze and solve problems. • Effectively working and maintaining relationships with the Natural Work Teams and key stakeholders with diverse perspectives and backgrounds is essential including Engineers, Operations personnel, and co-workers to identify and resolve technical issues. Qualifications • A minimum of a High School diploma or GED and one of the following: • 2 year degree in a mechanical type craft • NCCER certified as a Millwright (NCCER Certification obtained through an Instructor Led Training Program is a preference). • In lieu of a degree Dow will consider those with 3 or more years of relevant military experience. • 2 or more years of experience in an industrial environment as a Millwright/Mechanic. • 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. Preferred Skills • Familiarity with Laser alignment techniques. • Familiarity with Extrusion equipment consisting of extruders, pelleters, and gearboxes. • Familiarity with compressors both reciprocating and centrifugal. Additional notes • Relocation assistance is not available for this role. • Essential functions of this position may require, among other things, that you use particular types of equipment -- such as on-site safety equipment that has specific weight limitations whereby your own weight, plus the weight of tools and other items and materials, must not exceed a certain threshold. (For example, some types of safety equipment may be rated for a maximum weight limit of 300 pounds total.) In the event a job offer for this position were (conditionally) extended and provides for a pre-employment medical examination, you will be appropriately evaluated regarding your ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Benefits What Dow offers you We invest in you. Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing. Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: • 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 Groups (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) Join our team, we can make a difference together. About Dow Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds 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.comopens in a new tab. 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.comopens in a new tab. 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.
See More Details >>Job Summary: Seeking a highly motivated person with a strong work ethic and ability to bring alternative technical solutions to join our team of machinists. Training will be provided as needed. The primary responsibilities of this role will be:Operate Manuel and/or CNC Lathes, mills and grinding equipmentMachine shop math, blueprint reading, set-up and tool selection, some Machine shop floor programmingWork alongside teammates (welders, machinists, engineers) to develop or optimize machining processesDevelop and improve fixturing, and toolingParticipate in meetings and promote general job safetyGeneral maintenance checks on machinesInspect and measure major dimensions of parts on a minimum of every 5th piece of each lot machinedPerform First Article Inspection on all production ordersComplete daily log of jobsMaintain an organized and clean work environmentSelect, install, and adjust correct tooling and program to run partsPerform turning, milling, drilling, tapping, and deburring operationsRequirementsQualifications: Must be an ambitious person willing to learn and grow within our organizationHighly motivated team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethicHigh degree of ownership and willingness to learnHigh level of problem solving ability - desire to improve current processes working with programmers and complementing machinistsFive years' machining experience preferredAble to operate multiple machines, high multi-tasking skillsOperate Horizontal Boring millsKnowledge of bore gauges, micrometers and various measuring equipmentKnowledge of basic math skillsBasic machinist hand tools, wrenches and measuring equipmentMechanically inclinedTechnical competencyTime management skillsAuthorized to work in the United StatesPass drug screen and background checkAbility to stand for long periods of time, bend, twist and reachRegularly lift 50 poundsWork Environment:General manufacturing environmentExposure to different types of chemicals, acids, fumes, etc.Moving mechanical parts and vibration
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