Machinist jobs in Metairie, LA

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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. We’re 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 you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

About you and this role:

The Shops and Infrastructure Maintenance Zone has an available position in the SCO Central Maintenance Shop for a Machinist Technician.  The Central Maintenance Shop generates value by repairing equipment in the machine, pump, valve, instrument, and fabrication shops.  You will work as a member of our Pump Shop Team, working in a dynamic machine shop environment repairing equipment for the St. Charles Operations site and other Gulf Coast Dow shops.  As a member of our collaborative fabrication team, you will have the ability to operate a variety of machining operations both manually and CNC/CAM programming.  As part of our team-based approach, you will be able to take ownership of your contributions, while balancing the needs of the team and the client.  You will have the opportunity to create fabrication approaches to complete projects in a safe, timely, and efficient manner on a diversity of projects.  You will have the opportunity to expand your capabilities in other areas of the Central Maintenance Shop. 

Responsibilities:

• Routinely uses and implements procedures for daily work, suggests changes and improvements to procedures, as needed.
• Takes personal responsibility for EH&S compliance within the team, coaching others in proper execution of tasks, identifying opportunities for improvement and intervening on unsafe activity.
• Consistently demonstrates initiative to create technical solutions within the team and for clients.
• Communicates technical written and verbal messages clearly and concisely, keeping stakeholders informed of the status of assigned work.
• Communicates ideas, actions, and progress both verbally and in writing will be part of how you complete your work day-to-day.
• Willingly approaches work with flexibility, changing prioritization or approach to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Takes responsibility identifying and implementing improvements in performance or increase within sphere of influence.
• Consistently demonstrates the highest standards of ethics and citizenship and lives by Dow values.
• Organizes tasks to enhance personal efficiency and effectiveness.
• Be proficient in computers to perform job tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft and SAP.
• Strong troubleshooting skills. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
• A self-starter who is self-motivated and can identify, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks.
• Able to work with independently with minimal supervision within an empowered team environment.
• Have a high regard for personal safety and the safety of others.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of high school diploma.
• A minimum of three years machinist experience.
• Forklift qualification is desired or must be obtained upon hire.
• Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.)
• Must have 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.

Physical Requirements:

Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Stand 50% of the time.
• Walk for extended periods of time.
• Push and pull.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
• Work in an area with hazardous materials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A mechanical degree or certification relevant to this role.
• API/ANSI Pump repair experience.
• Manual & CNC experience.
• CAD/CAM experience. (preferably MasterCam and SolidWorks)
• Balance Machine experience.
• Previous safety valve or control valve repair experience.
• Five more years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience with mechanical test and repair equipment (i.e. alignment tools, dial indicators, micrometers, etc.)
• Ability to read mechanical seal drawings and schematics. 

Additional Note: This position does not offer relocation.

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 and emotional 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. 
• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
• 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. 
• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
  • 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 Group’s (ERG) participation. 

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About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance leadership to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,800 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $57 billion in 2022. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, 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.com.