Day Shift Maintenance Tech

Westlake Chemical; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 43,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake seeks a Maintenance technician for the Lenexa, KS site. The role is onsite and involves keeping manufacturing equipment running, with a day shift and rotating night shift from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The position requires diverse trades skills and a safety-first mindset.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years in a relevant field; strong leadership and communication are valued to coordinate with management and vendors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade.
• 1-2 years' experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Perform a variety of semiskilled duties in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, fabrication, mechanical repairs, machine lubrication, painting, or plastering.
• Maintain, service, and repair buildings and equipment.
• Organize and assist in managing maintenance programs and cost-effective inventory control.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Plumbing tools

Carpentry tools

Electrical tools

Fabrication tools

Job description

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

LENEXA, KS ONSITE The Maintenance position at Day shift is responsible for keeping the machines running as efficiently as possible in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Schedule for Night Shift 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM rotating days**

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Comply with Safety Policies and Procedures
• Performs a variety of semiskilled duties in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, fabrication, mechanical repairs, machine lubrication, painting, or plastering
• Maintains, services, and conducts minor repairs on buildings and equipment
• Knowledge of safety procedures and safety conscious
• Organize, coordinate, and assist in managing the overall maintenance programs including property appearance, timely work order service and cost-effective inventory control of the properties
• Assist in all service areas as needed
• Under the direction of the lead Maintenance Supervisor and the production management department, the Maintenance position will obtain knowledge for equipment maintenance servicing and scheduling, vendor interaction, and other related services
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Leadership and facilitation skills
• Ability to interact effectively with various levels in the organization
• Excellent verbal interpersonal and written communication skills
• Good mechanical, electrical and controls skills
• Ability to conduct oneself accurately, patiently, carefully, responsibly, quickly and alertly "Self-starter" attitude

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade
• 1 - 2 years' experience in a relevant field

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Be exposed to temperature extremes inside or out
• Operate various assembly/manufacturing/repair tools
• Must be able to position self to maintain equipment including under equipment and in small spaces
• Be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
• Prolong standing or in stationary position for long periods of time
• Complete repetitive movements
• Wear all required personal protective equipment
• Be in the position to move/traverse about inside site to access machinery, etc.
• Ability to operate various assembly/manufacturing/repair tools
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• Should have strong hand-eye coordination
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth
• Sufficient physical reflexes and personal mobility
• Constantly operates machinery, positions, sets up, handles or tends to, modifies eWork outside of normal business hours, occasionally on short notice

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 health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions - from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer.

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods.

Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings.

Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day

For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com.

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