Millwright

U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a member of the Russell 2000. The company is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 125-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver more than 800 diversified products to customers across our end markets. 

U.S. Silica's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient. The company has 26 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Reads blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
• Dismantles machines
• Moves machinery and equipment
• Assembles and installs equipment such as, shafting, conveyors and trams rails
• Constructs foundations for machines
• Aligns machines and equipment
• Assembles machines, and bolts, welds, rivets or otherwise fastens them to the foundation or other structures
• Operates engine lathe to grind, file and turn parts to dimensional specifications
• Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment
• Install robot and modifies its program
• Must be able to perform all functions of a No. 1 Repairman
• Must be capable of supervising small crews on projects from beginning through completion
• Must be very good at troubleshooting “break downs” and capable of making repairs necessary to restore machinery to running conditions with little or no supervision.
• Must be able to perform basic electrical functions, such as disconnecting and then reconnecting motor leads when changing out motors.
• Must accept overtime when the company deems it necessary and must accept emergency call-outs.
• Responsible to meet site safety requirements and quality and food/feed safety requirements
• Other similar duties, as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• High School Education, Trade School or military training
• Must pass “hands on” test
• 30-days training allowed per contract with job bid
• MSHA Part 46 training about safety and site specific hazards of the job (24 hours)

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.