Plant Maintenance & Automation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Your Impact Starts Here

At Westlake Pipe & Fittings, our mission is to keep critical water and infrastructure moving. With 23 manufacturing and distribution sites across North America and a portfolio spanning gasketed, solvent-weld, and restrained-joint PVC solutions—plus innovations like Certa-Lok®—we deliver reliability to municipalities, builders, and growers alike.

• Day 1 eligibility for comprehensive benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with 4% match, and 3% annual retirement contribution
• Life & AD&D, paid vacation, tuition assistance, and fitness reimbursement
• Pay-for-Knowledge incentives and real advancement opportunities
• A culture that’s inclusive, team-oriented, and serious about safety

• Keep our extrusion operation running by diagnosing and repairing equipment quickly and safely.
• Carry out preventive maintenance—lubrication, oil changes, filters, cleaning/painting, plumbing, and component swaps (motors/pumps).
• Assist in installing, maintaining, and repairing motors, sensors, and control systems.
• Perform routine inspections and testing to catch issues early, documenting all actions in SAP (work orders, labor, materials) with precision.
• Work confidently with compressed air and water systems (chilled, recycled, city), electrical distribution panels, bus disconnects, and primary breakers.
• Model safe work practices, including lockout/tagout; maintain an orderly, standards-compliant workspace.
• Tackle routine tasks independently and support other projects as assigned.

Sharpen your troubleshooting expertise, expand your automation skill set, and grow into higher-responsibility roles through our Pay-for-Knowledge and continual training programs.

• Foundational mechanical and electrical knowledge and hands-on experience with diagnostic tools.
• Basic PLC familiarity and introductory programming skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability, excellent communication, and a collaborative mindset.
• Organized, detail-driven, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.
• Basic welding/fabrication skills are helpful.

• Multimeters and test equipment; reading electrical schematics
• Motor control fundamentals and circuit design basics
• Automation fundamentals, HMIs, and interaction with PLCs

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Commercial Electrical Expertise
• Electrical Repair
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Relay Testing
• Insulation Resistance Testing
• HVAC Maintenance
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Diesel & Heavy Equipment Systems
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Equipment Installation & Wiring
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Equipment Installation
• Automotive Manufacturing Systems
• Machine Safety Inspections

• Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
• Multimeters and diagnostic instruments
• Injection molding machines
• Industrial blenders/mixers
• Extrusion machinery
• PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, B&R Industrial Automation) and HMIs
• SAP for work management and materials tracking

Our extrusion operation runs around the clock. You may work 12-hour shifts on a 2‑3‑2 rotation or a 9‑hour, 5‑day schedule, with overtime as required. You’ll frequently stand and walk; use hands extensively; reach, climb/balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lifting 40–50 lbs is routine. Vision capabilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Expect exposure to moving machinery, electrical hazards, wet/humid conditions, airborne particles, extreme heat, vibration, and occasional work at heights. Noise levels are typically loud.

Hourly base pay: $27.00–$35.00, reflecting multiple U.S. labor markets. Individual pay depends on location, experience, skills, and job-related knowledge. As a total compensation company, Westlake may also offer sign-on payments and other forms of compensation, along with a full range of medical and additional benefits.