Maintenance Mechanic I

westlake; Henderson (CO); On-site; USD 103,320,000 - 117,096,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day 1

401k (4% match)

Paid Vacation

Tuition Assistance

Fitness Reimbursement

Opportunities for Advancement

Job summary

Westlake in Colorado seeks a skilled 2nd shift Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain machinery, ensuring safety rules are followed and production runs smoothly.

You will perform preventive maintenance, install and rebuild machines, troubleshoot issues, and assist with building repairs while adhering to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Industrial mechanical skills required.
• Ability to read safety rules and operation manuals required.
• Experience with hand/power tools and welding equipment preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude required.
• English communication skills; bilingual Spanish helpful.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Westlake safety policies and procedures.
• Attend work on time with schedule flexibility.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery per schedule.
• Install, rebuild and repair machines as directed by maintenance lead.
• Service building and production equipment following procedures.
• Analyze and troubleshoot equipment; select materials for repairs.
• Notify maintenance manager of recurring issues.
• Assemble or replace parts and refit as needed.
• Tear down and rebuild presses to repair dies.
• Assist with building repairs and general maintenance.
• Follow safety policies at all times; assist others as required.

Skills

Industrial mechanical skills

Manual reading of manuals

Hand and power tools

Manual dexterity

English communication

Troubleshooting

Self-directed learning

Math and computer skills

Electrical skills

Education

Associate's degree or technical training

2+ years manufacturing experience

2+ years tearing down/rebuilding presses

2+ years tooling and dies experience

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.

2nd Shift

JOB SUMMARY
This position repairs and maintains the assigned machinery and mechanical equipment ensuring at all times that the company safety rules are followed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Industrial mechanical skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance, instructions, equipment manuals, and company manuals and procedures.

• Use hand and power tools, welding equipment, drill press, and other related industrial repair equipment

• Demonstrate manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude

• Good communication skills and ability to read, speak, write English (bilingual Spanish helpful)

• Ability to observe, identify, deduce and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions

• Quick learner and ability to work under minimal supervision

• Math skills and computer skills

• Industrial electrical skills preferred

EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree and/or post-high school technical training highly desired, or equivalent experience

• 2+years of related experience required - in a manufacturing environment preferred

• 2+years tearing down and rebuilding presses

• 2+exp with tooling and dies

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable

• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out

• Prolong standing or in stationary position

• Complete repetitive movements

• Bendand/or twist

• Lift/move/transport items up to50pounds

• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities

• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various enironmental conditions

• Wear all required personal protective equipment(hearing, vision and hardhat protection)

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS

• Benefits Effective Day 1

• Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (3%), Life & AD&D

• Paid Vacation

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Fitness Reimbursement Program

• Opportunity for Advancement

$36.18 per hour + Bonuses

The pay range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and
highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including
market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge,
experience, and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company.
Depending on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms
of compensation may be offered as part of a total compensation
package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits).

Application deadline 9/14/2026

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here.You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.