Maintenance Mechanic II

JOB SUMMARY This position repairs and maintains the assigned machinery and mechanical equipment ensuring at all times that the company safety rules are followed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures * Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility * Performs preventive maintenance operations on machinery according to schedules * Installs, rebuilds and repairs a wide variety of machines as directed by the Maintenance Manager/supervisor * Services and maintains a limited range of building and production equipment following procedures * Analyzes, detects, and determines the nature of the problem and provides input as to the extent of the repairs required. Troubleshoots to and selects materials needed for the repairs. * Notifies Maintenance Manager of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken * Assembles, replaces or refits parts as warranted * Tear down and rebuild presses as needed to repair dies * Assists with building repairs * Replace and refit parts * Instructs and provides technical assistance to lower level mechanics as required * Follow and enforce company safety policies and procedures among the maintenance mechanics at all times. * All other duties as requested or assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Industrial mechanical skills * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, equipment manuals, and company manuals and procedures. * Use hand and power tools, welding equipment, drill press, and other related industrial repair equipment * Demonstrate manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude * Good communication skills and ability to read, speak, write English (bilingual Spanish helpful) * Ability to observe, identify, deduce and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions * Quick learner and ability to work under minimal supervision * Math skills and computer skills * Industrial electrical skills preferred EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE * Associates Degree and/or post-high school technical training highly desired, or equivalent experience * 2 + years of related experience required - in a manufacturing environment preferred * 2 + years tearing down and rebuilding presses * 2 + experience with tooling and dies ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee should possess the ability to: * Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable * Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out * Prolong standing or in stationary position * Complete repetitive movements * Bend and/or twist * Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds * Ability to move or traverse about the facilities * Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions * Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)

Created: 2024-11-02