Maintenance Technician (B Shift)

Westlake Chemical; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Pipe & Fittings in McPherson, KS is seeking a Maintenance Technician to uphold equipment reliability across the plant, from compressed air to electrical panels, with duties spanning lubrication, parts replacement, and basic welding.

Candidates need a high school diploma and at least 3 years in industrial maintenance or pipe extrusion; proficiency in SAP for work orders is expected; strong safety standards and ability to work with minimal supervision are valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required and a minimum of 3 years experience in Industrial Maintenance or Pipe Extrusion.
• Ability to perform essential duties with good electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Basic welding and fabrication skills and safety awareness are expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all plant equipment and respond to emergency breakdowns promptly.
• Use SAP to generate work orders, track labor, and manage materials.
• Perform mechanical and electrical tasks including lubrication, part replacement, and repairs.
• Assist with troubleshooting, wiring, and basic capital projects as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Welding

Fabricating

SAP

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP Maintenance Module

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. Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. With 23 manufacturing and distribution locations, the company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok® spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on building A Better Foundation. To learn more, visit the website at WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

SUMMARY

Have a good knowledge of facilities’ layout and design of the Compressed Air system, Chilled Water, Recycled Water and City Water systems; Electrical Distribution Panels, Buss Bar Disconnects, and Primary Circuit Breakers. Responsible for maintaining all equipment in all areas of the plant, and covering all emergency breakdowns and repairs in a timely manner. Possess good electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, and possess good welding and fabricating skills. Perform tasks including lubrication, filter inspection and replacement, oil changes, motor and pump replacements, plumbing, painting, cleaning, and any other mechanical and electrical task as assigned. Possess good computer skills to use SAP to generate work orders, track labor, and consume materials. This position also has the responsibility to perform any mechanical and electrical tasks assigned, and for maintaining high safety standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Include all elements of Maintenance Tech C job description.
• Possess the skill and ability to perform all mechanical and electrical duties required.
• Ability to properly assess and proactively predict the operational state of equipment, filters, oil, hydraulics, compressors, motors, pumps, plumbing and electrical systems and determine course of immediate and future action as needed to eliminate unscheduled downtime.
• Ability to install and setup barrels and screws on all extruders with minimal supervision.
• Be proficient in tooling/line changeovers
• Complete welding and fabrication work as needed, process repairs, improvements, and capital projects.
• Use SAP Maintenance Module software to generate work orders, track labor, and consume materials/parts.
• Maintain high level of organization and high standards for housekeeping.
• Ability to complete routine assignments without direct supervision.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Understand operational elements of extrusion process.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent required and a minimum of 3 years experience in Industrial Maintenance or Pipe Extrusion. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40-50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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. 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