Electrical Hydraulic Technician

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Brownsville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation seeks a Maintenance Electrical Hydraulic Technician to troubleshoot, repair, build, and install electrical, hydraulic, electronic, and mechanical systems in an industrial setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus technical training; candidates should have at least five years of maintenance experience, forklift certification, and ability to lift 70 pounds. Safe operation and adherence to procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.
• Minimum five years of industrial maintenance technician experience.
• Forklift license required.
• Ability to read and comprehend English; follow work instructions.
• Must be able to climb, lift 70 pounds, and stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, repairs, builds and installs electrical/electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical systems.
• Works from manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Assembles, programs, and installs PLC systems.
• Performs other work related duties and tasks as assigned by Maintenance Superintendent, Assistant Supervisor, or Group Leader.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Reading blueprints

PLC programming basics

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical training (military/vocational/technical school or college)

Tools

Switchgear knowledge

Forklift operation

Programmable logic controllers (PLC)

Job description

Summary: Troubleshoots, repairs, builds, and installs electrical, hydraulic, electronic, and mechanical systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Maintenance Electrical Hydraulic Technician is to safely and efficiently perform top-quality operational duties on a daily basis which include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Trouble shoots, repairs, builds and installs electrical/electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical systems
• Works from manuals, schematics, and blue prints
• Assembles, programs, and installs PLC systems
• Performs other work related duties and tasks as assigned by Maintenance Superintendent, Assistant Supervisor, or Group Leader.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

Trained in use and operation of switchgear, troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent. Technical training from the military, vocational/technical school or college. Five years’ experience as a technician in an industrial maintenance department.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend sufficient English to follow work instructions and blueprints. Must be able to communicate well verbally with others.

Mathematical Skills

Basic mathematical skills associated with the position.

Reasoning Ability

Strong reasoning ability to troubleshoot machines. Must work well with little supervision.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be able to achieve and retain a forklift license.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to do some climbing on machines, be able to lift 70 pounds, and stand/walk for extended amounts of time.

Work Environment

The 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. General factory. Exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust, oil/grease and traveling powered industrial vehicles.

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.

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