Dow - U.S. Apprentice Program

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and were passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

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. Were 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 youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role, youre in the right place.

About You and This Role

We are seeking candidates for exciting and rewarding Apprenticeship opportunities available at our facilities in Orange, TX and Beaumont, TX within the U.S. Apprenticeship Program.

As part of the U.S. Apprenticeship Program, Apprentices participate in a 2-3 year program offering hands-on work experience in our chemical plants while attending community college to earn a company-paid Associates degree. During the program, Apprentices will be offered paid tuition, wages, and some benefits. Upon successful completion of the program, Apprentices will have earned an Associates Degree in one of several technical disciplines. Apprentices will report to an Apprenticeship Program Leader who will support the Apprentice throughout the apprenticeship program. Apprentices who successfully complete the program will also be highly considered for a job within the company.

Individuals selected to fill an available Apprentice opening will be required to sign an offer letter that will commit them to working for Dow for 2 years upon being offered a full-time position.

The hourly rate of pay for this role will be at least $25.38. The exact pay rate will be communicated if you are chosen to receive an offer of employment. The hourly pay rate is set by the Company and is non-negotiable.

Expected hire date for these opportunities is June 8th, 2026; but it could go onto August 3rd, 2026 at the latest.

Responsibilities

Apprenticeship Opportunities are available in the following fields / sites :

• Process Technician, Machinist, and Laboratory Technician in Beaumont, TX and Orange, TX

Process Technician

Process Technicians operate equipment in assigned areas of the plant and perform operations related activities per the work process. They utilize chemical manufacturing knowledge and experience to operate and troubleshoot the plant in a safe and efficient manner.

Primary Responsibilities and Key Skills

Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technicians follow Environmental Health & Safety and Operating Discipline / Quality System procedures and practices. They process samples according to Sample Plans. Perform basic calibration and maintenance of analytical systems. Laboratory Technician Apprentices perform routine analyses, using existing tools to evaluate validity of data, apply basic statistics, compare to specified limits and take appropriate action.

Primary Responsibilities and Key Skills

Quality calibration of Equipment

Routine Analytical Measurements including (but not limited to) Gas chromatography, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Titration, Mechanical property testing (viscosity, rheology, density, etc.), Various pH and acidity measurements, Flammability and / or combustibility tests.

Maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical equipment

Routine cleaning and care of laboratory materials including

Solvent use

Glassware handling

Selection and use of material compatible Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Machinist

Machinists provide maintenance craft specific support to plants. Maintains and repairs all types of equipment within craft knowledge and expertise. Requires broadened technical skills in analytical / scientific methods or operational processes to perform a defined array of activities. May act as an informal resource for team members with less experience.

Primary Responsibilities and Key Skills

Diagnoses and corrects equipment problems.

Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.

Operate Lathe, drill press and various types of machine tools to perform progressive machining.

Calibrates and aligns equipment.

Completes preventative maintenance activities.

Checks sizing of components and parts.

Assists in planning, prioritizing, and scheduling maintenance through planner, work coordinator and operations input.

Repairs, maintains and installs equipment and machinery which is used in the process.

Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions and documents failure analysis.

Collects equipment operation and history data to facilitate reliability improvements.

Works within established Maintenance Work Processes and helps resolve issues that surface as a result of planning and scheduling work.

Disassemble, clean and repair pressure relief devices.

Preform testing on certified testing equipment and complete all documentation by working under a National Board VR Program.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Additional Requirements

Preferred Skills

Physical Demands

Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations :

Additional Notes : Relocation assistance is not provided.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE : DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ????Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, 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.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.