Industrial Maintenance Technician - Keep Production Running

Westlake Chemical Corp.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation seeks a Maintenance Technician to support plant operations and equipment through mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and timely repairs.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and proactive problem solving to maximize uptime and reliability across production lines, with opportunities to grow in diagnostics and optimization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
• Background in mechanics and electrical is a plus.
• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to use computer software applications.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Attend, be timely, and show scheduling flexibility.
• Provide safety leadership promoting zero-injury culture.
• Solve practical mechanical/process problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand and follow verbal, written, or diagram instructions.
• Communicate with shift supervisors regarding maintenance issues.
• Ensure performance of maintenance processes and equipment through planning and troubleshooting.
• Perform preventative maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Assign work orders and keep leadership informed of issues.
• Generate and close work orders in SAP.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

English language

Reading/writing instructions

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Computer software familiarity

Job description

Westlake Chemical Corporation seeks a Maintenance Technician to support plant operations and equipment through mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and timely repairs.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and proactive problem solving to maximize uptime and reliability across production lines, with opportunities to grow in diagnostics and optimization.