Night Shift Maintenance Tech: PLC & Extrusion

Westlake Chemical; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Westlake Royal Building Products in Columbus, OH, has a full-time opening for a Maintenance Technician responsible for preventative and routine maintenance of extrusion equipment and support systems across facilities. The role requires 5+ years of electrical and mechanical maintenance experience, PLC/PC troubleshooting, 3-phase 480V work, and the ability to document changes.

Shift options include night schedules with a $2,000 sign-on bonus and starting pay of $37.34 per hour plus $2.00 night

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years electrical and mechanical experience in maintenance technician role.
• Experience with blending and extrusion equipment preferred.
• Electrical and Mechanical background; 3 phase, 480v power experience required.
• Familiarity with PC and PLC equipment.
• Must be able to climb and work at elevated heights.
• Knowledge of 5S and lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Good understanding of PCs and PLC troubleshooting.
• Installing new plant equipment.
• Able to document changes, equipment modifications, and new installations.
• Ability to plan work that requires knowledge of electrical and mechanical theories and principals to effectively accomplish assigned work with minimal interruption to production.
• Practice a predictive/preventative approach to electrical and mechanical maintenance issues.
• Develop working mechanical and electrical knowledge of material conveying, process water, chilled water, and compressed air systems that support the production process.
• Includes proficiency at PMs and the rebuilding of equipment components.
• Set up barrels and screws on extruders.
• Set up all equipment for production runs.
• Ability to effectively accomplish assigned work with minimum supervision.
• Install power requirements for equipment modifications and installations.
• Comply with company policies for software updating, filing, and archiving of PLC/PC applications.
• Knowledge and experience with CMMS programs.
• Comply with established safety rules and company policies and procedures.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical experience

Mechanical knowledge

5S/Lean

Safety compliance

Tools

CMMS programs

Job description

Westlake Royal Building Products in Columbus, OH, has a full-time opening for a Maintenance Technician responsible for preventative and routine maintenance of extrusion equipment and support systems across facilities. The role requires 5+ years of electrical and mechanical maintenance experience, PLC/PC troubleshooting, 3-phase 480V work, and the ability to document changes.

Shift options include night schedules with a $2,000 sign-on bonus and starting pay of $37.34 per hour plus $2.00 night