Maintenance Technician

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. SUMMARY Repair and maintain mechanical equipment utilized in our manufacturing process and facility. Repair and maintain machinery such as pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines and equipment. Ability to fabricate - set up -layout & weld. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May include, but are not limited to, the following: Knowledgeable in the areas of Lock-Out Tag-Out and Arc Flash Safety NFPA 70E. Identify and replace defective components and mechanical parts. Align, adjust and calibrate equipment according to specifications. Assist in evaluation of new equipment as requested. Experienced using and understanding Volt/OHM meter, amp meter. Experienced to read and understand schematic diagrams/drawings. Work from elevated platforms. Assist in maintaining and refurbishing existing plant equipment. Test and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical devices. Assist in the installation of mechanical equipment. Maintain level of quality consistent with established standards. Comply with established safety rules. Comply with company policy and procedures. Maintain constructive working relationships with co-workers. Maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policy. Perform other duties as assigned to the satisfaction of supervisor and/or lead. Able to work a scheduled 8 hr. shift. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Knowledge Associate degree in mechanical technology, or two years related experience and/or certification and experience. Experience Experience with Blending and Extrusion equipment preferred, but not required. Skills Experienced to read schematics and interpret technical manuals. Experienced to fabricate and weld is a plus. Communication Communicate in writing and orally with supervisors, leads, and other employees. Carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, and other employees of the organization. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Other Requirements Must be able to take direct responsibility of workmanship and possess high standard of competence. Use own personal hand tools are necessary specialty tools will be provided. Mental/Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Salary $27.17 to $31.52 an hour; salary based on experience Hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 am- 3:00 pm; must be available for on call after hours (nights and weekends) This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. The base pay range for this position is $27.17 to$31.52. This range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits). Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation. If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here.You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.

Created: 2024-10-19