Maintenance Mechanic II

Westlake Chemical; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical in Florida seeks a maintenance technician to repair and maintain assigned machinery while following safety rules. The role covers preventive maintenance, installation, rebuilding, and troubleshooting, with emphasis on determining root causes and restoring equipment to proper function.

Must read manuals, interpret instructions, and operate tools; electrical work up to 480V is required. Associates degree or technical training with 5+ years in manufacturing preferred; bilingual

Qualifications

• Associates degree or technical training with 5+ years in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience tearing down and rebuilding machinery is preferred.
• Experience with tooling and dies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery and equipment following safety rules.
• Perform preventive maintenance per schedules.
• Install, rebuild and repair machines as directed by Maintenance Manager.
• Troubleshoot equipment to determine root causes.
• Work with voltages up to 480V.
• Instruct and mentor lower level mechanics.
• Follow safety policies at all times.

Skills

Industrial mechanical

Read manuals

Power tools & welding

Manual dexterity

English communication

Troubleshooting

Fast learner

Math & computer skills

Electrical skills

Education

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

Tooling and dies

Job description

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)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.