Electromechanical Technician

Westlake Chemical; Leola (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is seeking a facility PLC Technician to perform programming, installation, troubleshooting, and repairs on PLCs across our manufacturing equipment.

You will maintain electrical systems, design control circuits, and troubleshoot motor drives while ensuring safety and compliance with plant policies.

Associate degree in Electronics and 3+ years experience preferred; strong diagnostic skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electronics or equivalent with 3+ years practical electronics experience.
• Ability to install, program, troubleshoot, and repair PLCs.
• Experience with control circuits and electrical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Perform PLC programming, installation, troubleshooting, and repair on manufacturing equipment.
• Proactively maintain plant electrical systems and electrical diagnostics.
• Design and assemble control circuits and cabinets with user interfaces.
• Analyze machinery for PLC automation opportunities and implement solutions.
• Troubleshoot motor drives and specify appropriate components.
• Maintain plant switchgear and electrical infrastructure.
• Document work, log maintenance activities, and escalate when needed.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Control circuits design

Motor drives troubleshooting

Electrical diagnostics

Education

Associate's degree in Electronics or equivalent training

Job description

SUMMARY

Performs facility Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) work on all manufacturing equipment. Duties include installation, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of PLC's. Proactively maintains all plant electrical systems, all equipment electronics, motors, drives and other power transmission systems. This position also has the responsibility to perform any and all mechanical and electrical tasks as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.


• 2. Comply with all Company policies and procedures.


• 3. Possess the skill and ability to the top Maintenance position in the plant and perform all mechanical and electrical duties required.


• 4. Write advanced A/B PLC logic program.


• 5. Troubleshoot and repair PLC circuits.


• 6. Design and assemble control circuits and cabinets with user interface.


• 7. Analyze current machinery for PLC automation implementation.


• 8. Troubleshoot/program/specify motor drives.


• 9. Maintain/service plant switchgear.


• 10. Maintains a running log on barrel and screw inventory, changes, history and throughput.


• 11. Perform all manufacturing plant electrical and electronic diagnostics repair and installation, consistent with plant electricians.


• 12. Ability to determine when scope of job is beyond existing skill set or requires additional support.


• 13. Perform additional duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Supervisory responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree in Electronics or equivalent training (i.e. Fundamentals of PLC's, Programming Controllers, Troubleshooting and Repair of PLC's) with three (3) plus years of practical electronics experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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 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