Maintenance Technician

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.​ SUMMARY The Maintenance Technician role focuses on people, processes, and systems related to the upkeep and repair of all plant operations, systems, buildings, and production equipment. Success in this position requires strong mechanical, electrical, process, and support systems skills to respond effectively to maintenance needs. The role also works to prevent failures that cause downtime, directly impacting the plant’s overall operational availability.   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures   Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility  Provide safety leadership in promoting and creating a zero-injury safety culture.  Ability to solve practical mechanical/process problems and work in a fast-paced environment.  Ability to understand and follow verbal, written, or diagram instructions.  Communicate with shift supervisors, and other line support regarding maintenance issues.  Ensure proper performance of all plant maintenance processes/systems and production equipment through effective use of planning, troubleshooting and/or diagnostics skills.  Ensure proper preventative maintenance on all plant systems and production equipment to maximize machine uptime.  Ensure compliance with all maintenance processes and work being performed.  Assist in determining necessary actions to address quality issues on molds, stones, and production equipment, as necessary.  Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.  Conduct Huddle Meeting with Maintenance Techs  Assign work orders to each maintenance tech.  Communicate with shift supervisors and all operational support personnel regarding maintenance issues.  Ensure compliance with all maintenance work being performed.  Keep Maintenance leadership informed of maintenance issues.  Generates Work Orders and closes them out in SAP.  Follows up and reports craftsmanship (Good/Bad) to Maintenance Supervisor  Provide peer coaching discussions to correct issues.  Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.   Perform at an acceptable level as required to meet or exceed daily safety, quality and productivity standards.  Maintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure facility meets department.  Mechanical/Electrical troubleshooting  Blueprint/ Diagram reading  EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred Two or more years of maintenance work experience and/or training in an industrial environment.  Background in mechanics and electrical is a plus.   Must be able to read, write, and speak English.   Ability to use computer software applications.   Experience in manufacturing is a plus.   Problem solving and decision-making skills.   Ability to work independently and with a team. Must have to ability to do mathematical calculations.    Manual skills to operate machines, tools, and move parts.  Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation.   Must be able to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities.   Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent changes.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS Prolong standing for up to 12 hours performing shift work or in a stationary position.  Bend or twist.   Complete repetitive movements.  Handle, control or feel objects, tools, or controls.  Lift/move up to 50 pounds.  Remove or replace 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.  Ascend or descend stairs.  WORK ENVIRONMENT Be exposed to temperature extremes inside or out.  Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable.  Wear all the required personal protective equipment.  Work in constant noise above 85 decibels. Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation. If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.