Maintenance Mechanic I

Westlake Chemical; Henderson (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Med, Den, Vision

401k (4% match)

Annual Retirement Contribution (3%)

Life & AD&D

Paid Vacation

Tuition Assistance Program

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Opportunity for Advancement

Bonuses

Job summary

Westlake Chemical seeks a skilled maintenance technician for the 2nd shift to repair and maintain manufacturing machinery in a fast-paced plant. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and rebuild presses under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, ensuring safety policies are followed.

Applicants should have 2+ years in a manufacturing environment, experience tearing down and rebuilding presses, and hands-on skills with tooling, dies, welding, and drill presses.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and/or post-high school technical training highly desired, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of related manufacturing experience preferred.
• 2+ years tearing down and rebuilding presses.
• 2+ years with tooling and dies.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain assigned machinery and mechanical equipment while following safety rules.
• Perform preventive maintenance operations and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Assemble, replace or refit parts and rebuild presses as needed.
• Assist with building repairs and maintain various production equipment.
• Instruct and provide technical assistance to lower-level mechanics as required.

Skills

Industrial mechanical skills

Reading documents

English literacy

Bilingual Spanish

Math & computer skills

Education

Associate's degree or technical training

Tools

Welding equipment

Drill press

Hand tools

Power tools

Dies tooling 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 ShiftJOB SUMMARYThis 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 ProceduresRegular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibilityPerforms preventive maintenance operations on machinery according to schedulesInstalls, rebuilds and repairs a wide variety of machines as directed by the Maintenance Manager/supervisorServices and maintains a limited range of building and production equipment following proceduresAnalyzes, 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 takenAssembles, replaces or refits parts as warrantedTear down and rebuild presses as needed to repair diesAssists with building repairsReplace and refit partsInstructs and provides technical assistance to lower-level mechanics as requiredFollow and enforce company safety policies and procedures among the maintenance mechanics at all times.All other duties as requested or assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESIndustrial mechanical skillsAbility 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 equipmentDemonstrate manual dexterity and mechanical aptitudeGood communication skills and ability to read, speak, write English (bilingual Spanish helpful)Ability to observe, identify, deduce and troubleshoot equipment malfunctionsQuick learner and ability to work under minimal supervisionMath skills and computer skillsIndustrial electrical skills preferredEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEAssociate's degree and/or post-high school technical training highly desired, or equivalent experience2 + years of related experience required - in a manufacturing environment preferred2 + years tearing down and rebuilding presses2 + exp with tooling and diesESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTThe employee should possess the ability to:Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortableWithstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or outProlong standing or in stationary positionComplete repetitive movementsBend and/or twistLift/move/transport items up to 50 poundsAbility to move or traverse about the facilitiesAbility to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditionsWear 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 & BENEFITSBenefits Effective Day 1Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (3%), Life & AD&DPaid VacationTuition Assistance ProgramFitness Reimbursement ProgramOpportunity for Advancement$36.18 per hour + BonusesThe pay range is based on relevant market data in our lowest andhighest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors includingmarket 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 formsof compensation may be offered as part of a total compensationpackage (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits).Application deadline 9/14/2026Westlake 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.