Electromechanical Technician

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Leola (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation in Leola, PA, is seeking a skilled PLC Technician to perform installation, programming, troubleshooting and repair of PLCs on manufacturing equipment. The role requires an Associate's degree in Electronics and at least three years of hands-on electronics experience with motors, drives and control circuits.

This position emphasizes proactive maintenance, diagnostic work, and the ability to determine when tasks require additional support, with no supervisory

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electronics or equivalent training.
• Three+ years of practical electronics experience.
• Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting and repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform PLC programming, troubleshooting and repair on manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain and repair plant electrical systems and related controls.
• Analyze machinery for PLC automation opportunities and implement improvements.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical repair

Control systems

Motor drives

Education

Associate's degree in Electronics

Tools

PLC software

VFDs / motor drives

Electrical schematics

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 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.