Industrial Maintenance Mechanic I

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Oceanside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation is seeking a maintenance technician to repair and maintain assigned machinery and equipment while strictly following safety rules. The role requires reading technical docs, using tools, and performing preventive maintenance per schedule.

Ideal candidates have an associates degree or technical training and 2+ years of related manufacturing experience, with ability to troubleshoot, read manuals, and work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree and/or post-high school technical training highly desired, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• 2+ years tearing down and rebuilding presses.
• 2+ years tooling and dies experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility.
• Performs preventive maintenance operations on machinery according to schedules.
• Installs, rebuilds and repairs a wide variety of machines as directed by the Maintenance Manager/supervisor.
• Services and maintains a limited range of building and production equipment following procedures.
• Analyzes, detects, and determines the nature of the problem and provides input as to the extent of the repairs required.
• Troubleshoots to and selects materials needed for the repairs.
• Notifies Maintenance Manager of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken.
• Assembles, replaces or refits parts as warranted.
• Tear down and rebuild presses as needed to repair dies.
• Assists with building repairs.
• Replace and refit parts.
• Instructs and provides technical assistance to lower level mechanics as required.
• Follow and enforce company safety policies and procedures among the maintenance mechanics at all times.
• All other duties as requested or assigned.

Skills

Industrial mechanical skills

Read and interpret safety rules

Hand and power tools

Welding equipment

Drill press

Manual dexterity

English communication

Troubleshooting

Math and computer skills

Industrial electrical skills

Education

Associate degree or technical training

2+ years related experience

Tools

Welding equipment

Drill press

Job description

Westlake Chemical Corporation is seeking a maintenance technician to repair and maintain assigned machinery and equipment while strictly following safety rules. The role requires reading technical docs, using tools, and performing preventive maintenance per schedule.

Ideal candidates have an associates degree or technical training and 2+ years of related manufacturing experience, with ability to troubleshoot, read manuals, and work with minimal supervision.