Maintenance Mechanic II

Westlake Chemical; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical seeks an experienced maintenance technician to repair and maintain machinery, ensuring safety rules are followed. The role covers preventive maintenance, installation, rebuilds, and troubleshooting in a manufacturing setting.

You will diagnose equipment issues, select repair materials, and assist with building repairs while adhering to safety procedures and company policies.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree and/or post-high school technical training highly desired.
• 5+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience tearing down and rebuilding preferred.
• Experience with tooling and dies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery according to schedules.
• Install, rebuild and repair a wide variety of machines as directed.
• Investigate problems, determine repairs, and restore equipment to functionality.
• Follow safety policies and assist with building repairs as needed.

Skills

Industrial mechanical skills

Read and interpret manuals

Hand and power tools

Welding equipment

drill press

Education

Associate's Degree or technical training

Tools

Welding equipment

Drill press

Industrial repair equipment

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.

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 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 Able to restore equipment to proper functionality based on manuals and drawings Services and maintains a full 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.
• Find root cause of equipment failures. Able to trouble shoot electrically up to 480 volts 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

Associates Degree and/or post-high school technical training highly desired, or equivalent experience 5 + years of related experience required - in a manufacturing environment preferred 5 + years tearing down and rebuilding preferred 5 + years exp with tooling and dies

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 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
• Bend and/or twist
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities
• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)

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

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day.

Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions - from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer.

For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com.

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe.

Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods.

Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings.

Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day.

To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com