Machinist 1st Class

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Job Description

Are you inspired by “what’s next”? So are we.

When you join the Ketjen team, you contribute to a better tomorrow. You will play a role in powering many of the world’s largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. We are putting innovation to work to improve people’s lives and we want YOU to be a part of it.

Ketjen Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Albemarle Corporation, is currently seeking a Machinist to operate a full range of machine tools such as lathes, drills, grinders, and boring mills to make new or replacement parts. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install, troubleshoot and repair all mechanical rotating equipment utilized in the day-to-day manufacturing processes in a chemical plant. 
• Reads and interprets prints and sketches or measures existing parts and prepares sketches of parts to be manufactured.
• Lays out work in planned sequence of operations to make and install required parts to appropriate tolerances.
• Sets up and operates standard machine tools.
• Determines feeds, speeds, lubricant, and cutting tool requirements using knowledge of the working properties of common metals.
• Fits matching parts in the shop or field by hand as required.
• Understands the function of the parts fabricated or repaired.

Efforts Demanded:  Lifting up to 50 lbs., frequent walking, bending, stooping, balancing, ascending and descending ladders, operating various mobile equipment, pulling, crouching, twisting and reaching. 

Must be able to install, troubleshoot and repair centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors.  Repair and install all types of mechanical seals.  Level and align all types of rotating machinery.  Repair all types of mechanical and fluid drive equipment.

Must be able to work in unison with other craftsmen to accomplish job objectives.

Knowledge of SAP preferred.

Ability to plan mechanical work.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Craft NCCER or equivalent with minimum of 4 years of experience
• High School Diploma/GED, OR 6 years of relevant machinist craft experience
• Should have some pipefitting experience including valve installation and repair, installing slip blinds, opening and closing process piping systems, layout and installation of screwed piping systems.
• Should be able to perform rigging work associated with machinist work as well as rigging associated with other crafts

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Possess effective communication skills for interaction with all chemical plant employees. 

Ability to receive verbal and written direction including plant safety rules, policies and procedures and implement without direct supervision.

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.