Industrial Maintenance Technician

Starting Pay $32.71/Hr. - $41.54/Hr. Based on ExperienceNight Shift Hourly Premium: 8%SHIFT:11p to 7a Monday - Friday**Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. With 23 manufacturing and distribution locations, the company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on buildingA Better Foundation( learn more, visit the website at ( and follow us on[LinkedIn] ( and[Facebook] ( PAY & BENEFITSBenefits Effective Day 1Medical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Sheild)Dental (Delta Dental), and Vision (VSP)401k (4% match)Annual Retirement Contribution (3%)Company paid Life & AD&D 2x your annual salaryMultiple complimentary Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)Quarterly Incentive Program (QIP) Bonus up to 8%Annual Discretionary BonusPaid Vacation10% Per Hour Shift Differential 12 hr Night ShiftFree lunch FridaysTuition Assistance ProgramFitness Reimbursement ProgramPay for Knowledge ProgramOpportunity for AdvancementDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMay include, but are not limited to, the following:Perform all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems duties as requiredAssess and proactively predict the operational state of equipment, filters, oil, hydraulics, compressors, motors, pumps, plumbing and electrical systems and determine course of immediate and future action as needed to eliminate unscheduled downtime.Install and setup barrels and screws on all extruders with minimal supervision.Complete welding and fabrication work as needed, process repairs, improvements, and capital projects.Use Fiix Maintenance Module software to generate work orders, track labor, and consume materials/parts.Make shift rounds at a minimum of twice per shift to inspect Air Compressors, Chillers, Water Pumps, Storage Silos, Material Transfer Systems, Extrusion Equipment; Air, Water, and Electrical Systems and other Operation-Critical Equipment to ensure functionality to required operational standards.Resolve problems with equipment, leaks, and other deficiencies and take action as neededPerform preventative maintenance tasks in accordance with the Preventative Maintenance Program.Ability to install and setup barrels and screws on all extruders without supervision.Troubleshoot PLC based control systems and make component adjustments and/or repairs.Maintain high level of organization and high standards for housekeeping.Make suggestions for improvements to safety, efficiency, and costs to management.Skill and ability to train other maintenance and production associates in total productive maintenance activities.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONSHSED Diploma or GED at minimum5 years’ experience in Industrial MaintenanceProficient in an electrical trouble shooting with multi meter up to 480 voltsWorking knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematicsTechnical Degree preferred.Work safely including Arc Flash, and LOTOPHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 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 ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe 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 is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Take your career to the next level and join WESTLAKE’S pipeline to success!You should be proficient in:Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsElectrical TroubleshootingOSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)HVAC MaintenancePneumatics TroubleshootingHydraulic Systems & ComponentsEquipment Diagnostics & TroubleshootingMechanical Systems & Component RepairLockout/Tagout (LOTO)Equipment Repair & MaintenanceEquipment InstallationAutomotive Manufacturing SystemsMachine Safety Inspections #J-18808-Ljbffr Westlake Pipe & Fittings USA