What are the responsibilities and job description for the Millwright position at U.S. Silica Company?
U.S. Silica is a global performance materials company and a leading producer of commercial silica that is used in a variety of industrial applications and the oil and gas industry. 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 an innovative leader in proppant storage, handling, and well-site delivery, dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer, and more efficient.
Over its 122-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics, and materials science that enables it to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 600 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, dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer, and more efficient. The Company has 28 operating mines and processing facilities and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.
The Millwright role will be located at our Jackson plant location.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Millwright has the responsibility to inspect, maintain, repair, fabricate, install, and lubricate plant machinery, equipment, and facilities.
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 callouts.
- Responsible to meet site safety requirements and quality and food/feed safety requirements
- Other similar duties, as assigned
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Five years mechanical experience
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.
