Industrial Maintenance Technician

Starting Pay $32.71/Hr.

- $41.54/Hr. Based on Experience
** Night Shift Hourly Premium: 8%
** SHIFT:11:00pm – 7:00amMonday - 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.

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** COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS Effective Day 1

Medical 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 salary

Multiple complimentary Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Quarterly Incentive Program (QIP) Bonus up to 8% of your quarter’s earnings

Annual Discretionary Bonus Paid VacationM-F Schedule 8% Per Hour Shift Differential 8hr. Night Shift Free lunch Fridays Tuition Assistance Program Fitness Reimbursement Program Pay for Knowledge Program Opportunity for Advancement DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May include, but are not limited to, the following:

Perform all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems duties as required

Assess 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 needed

Perform 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 Maintenance Proficient in an electrical trouble shooting with multi meter up to 480 volts

Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics

Technical Degree preferred.

Work safely including Arc Flash, and LOTOPHYSICAL DEMANDS While 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…