Millwright Journeyperson

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Date: Jan 21, 2025

Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626

Company: hemlocksem

At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.

 

Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.

 

We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.

 

To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.

 

Summary

The Millwright Journeyperson will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair various types of equipment including but not limited to rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, conveyors, valves, and overhead hoists.

 

Essential Functions

  • Performs varied mechanical duties such as dismantling, moving, cleaning, repairing and installing of site equipment.

  • Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for and takes corrective action. Makes necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.

  • Tests equipment to check operation. Test equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended downtime.

  • Makes preventive maintenance equipment checks and inspection of assigned equipment, reports findings to supervisor and takes appropriate action.

  • Examines defects and analyzes causes and, where possible, takes corrective action. Notifies Trade Leader of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and of quality problems or supplies needed.

Additional Duties/Responsibilities

  • Must fulfill the essential functions listed above.
  • High degree of attention required to prevent equipment upsets, where such an upset could cause a building/process shutdown.
  • Works with plant engineering, project engineers, vendors/suppliers, and manufacturers reps on evaluating, approving, assisting, checking, and installation of equipment.
  • After initial break in period of 6-12 months, job requires employee to carry a pager within the rotation of his/her specific trade group to be available for emergency work and may require overtime on short notice.
  • Wears needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by applicable OSHA and HEMLOCK SEMICONDUCTOR regulations. Keep his/her work area and equipment always clean. Employee must work in a safe manner and follow all pertinent HEMLOCK SEMICONDUCTOR Safety Standards.
  • Tradesman are required to continually upgrade their skills through training both on or off site and through vendors, training facilities, and manufacturers.
  • May be required to travel to other sites to assist in maintenance activities.
  • Works with/trains apprentices and new Journeypersons.
  • Communicates job status to customer when complete or leaving for the day. Enters time into SAP daily.  Enters Technical Findings in SAP For every work order.

Skills

  • Knowledgeable in the use of hand and power tools
  • Requires varying degree of working to precision tolerances where amount of damage can be considerable.
  • High degree of attention required to prevent injury to self, others and equipment when working on plant equipment.

Minimum Required Education/Certification

  • Highschool diploma/GED  

  • Documented completion of recognized, formal apprenticeship program of 48 months, or have a journeyman’s card and have met HEMLOCK SEMICONDUCTOR P&M hiring requirements.

Required Work Experience

  • Four years' experience performing Millwright work.
  • Five years of manufacturing experience preferred.

Environment/Working Conditions

  • Work in all types of weather.

  • Physical qualifications will be considered due to climbing, working at times in cramped positions and occasionally lifting heavy objects.

 

The hourly pay range for this position is $40.87 - $44.39 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

 

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:

 

989.301.5333
or email your request to
G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Req No. 723 


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