Electrical Hydraulic Technician

Westlake Chemical; Lasco, Brownsville (CA, TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical in California is seeking a Maintenance Electrical Hydraulic Technician to safely troubleshoot, repair, build, and install electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems in an industrial setting.

You will read manuals, schematics, and blueprints; assemble, program, and install PLC systems; and perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Superintendent or Group Leader.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Troubleshooting hydraulic systems

Reading schematics & blueprints

PLC programming & installation

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Tools

Switchgear operation

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.

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

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®.

To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com