Electrician

Location: Henderson

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.

JOB SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the Electrician is responsible for maintaining, repairing all existing electrical equipment in production areas and troubleshooting PLC's while ensuring all company safety rules and policies are followed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSComply with Company Safety Policies Maintain and repair all existing electrical equipment in production areas and troubleshooting PLC's by utilizing ladder diagrams and schematics.

Utilize troubleshooting techniques to analyze, detect, and determine the nature of a problem, and extent of repairs required

Actively participate in the preventative maintenance program

Perform Electrical preventative maintenance of electrical control panels and equipment to ensure optimal operation and safety standards

Maintain inventory of spare parts and supplies by utilizing lean and 5s principles

Follow and enforce company safety policies and procedures always and operate wide variety of manufacturing tools

Work with company engineering on electrical upgrade and new equipment installs

Capable of utilizing mobile equipment: pallet jack, forklift, scissor lift, boom lift Execute electrical related inspections and report accordingly

Run conduit and electrically terminate wiring in industrial equipment, interpret input output modules, and operate a variety of tools and equipment in a safe manner

Must place the upmost importance on working safely, and maintain a safe work environment for self and others, always

Other duties as assigned

Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Close attention to detail and organized

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Able to work independently and as a team

Must be well organized, and able to complete, and perform work orders

Basic knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC hardware and Software Basic knowledge of Siemens PLC hardware and software

Basic knowledge of Gas burner controls

Good knowledge of windows Microsoft Office (excel, word, power point, etc.)Ability to read and interpret diagrams, schematics, and motor controls

Team player, reliable and high work integrity

Good communication skills EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE The employee should have the following:

High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade1 - 2 years' experience in a relevant fieldESSENTIAL

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS /WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee should possess the ability to:

Working near moving mechanical parts

Loud noise

Exposure to airborne particles within a manufacturing operation

Lifting heavy materials, up to 50 pounds

Climb and work occasionally at heights

General manufacturing environment

May require overtime work as necessary

Must be flexible to work any shift and/or weekends as scheduled

Ability to stoop, bend, walk, stand, sit, reach and climb

Will be expected to conduct all assigned tasks scheduled by supervisor

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)
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…