Plant Maintenance & Automation Technician

Westlake Pipe & Fittings USA; Wichita Falls (TX); Presencial; USD 37 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation

Fitness reimbursement

Pay-for-Knowledge incentives

Career growth opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Westlake Pipe & Fittings USA is seeking a maintenance technician to diagnose and repair extrusion equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and support installation and repair of motors, sensors, and control systems.

The role requires foundational mechanical and electrical knowledge, PLC familiarity, and strong problem-solving skills. You will document actions in SAP, follow safety practices, and work with various electrical and pneumatic systems in a 12-hour/2-3-2 or 9-hour shift schedule.

Qualificações

• Foundational mechanical and electrical knowledge and hands-on experience with diagnostic tools.
• Basic PLC familiarity and introductory programming skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability, excellent communication, and a collaborative mindset.
• Organized, detail-driven, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.
• Basic welding/fabrication skills are helpful.

Responsabilidades

• Keep our extrusion operation running by diagnosing and repairing equipment quickly and safely.
• Perform preventive maintenance—lubrication, oil changes, filters, cleaning/painting, plumbing, and component swaps (motors/pumps).
• Assist in installing, maintaining, and repairing motors, sensors, and control systems.
• Perform routine inspections and testing to catch issues early, documenting all actions in SAP (work orders, labor, materials) with precision.
• Work confidently with compressed air and water systems (chilled, recycled, city), electrical distribution panels, bus disconnects, and primary breakers.
• Model safe work practices, including lockout/tagout; maintain an orderly, standards-compliant workspace.
• Tackle routine tasks independently and support other projects as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC basics

Diagnostics tools

Ferramentas

Multimeters

Electrical schematics

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Your Impact Starts HereAt Westlake Pipe & Fittings, our mission is to keep critical water and infrastructure moving. With 23 manufacturing and distribution sites across North America and a portfolio spanning gasketed, solvent-weld, and restrained-joint PVC solutions—plus innovations like Certa-Lok—we deliver reliability to municipalities, builders, and growers alike.Why you’ll love working with usDay 1 eligibility for comprehensive benefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with 4% match, and 3% annual retirement contributionLife & AD&D, paid vacation, tuition assistance, and fitness reimbursementPay-for-Knowledge incentives and real advancement opportunitiesA culture that’s inclusive, team-oriented, and serious about safetyHow you’ll make a differenceKeep our extrusion operation running by diagnosing and repairing equipment quickly and safely.Carry out preventive maintenance—lubrication, oil changes, filters, cleaning/painting, plumbing, and component swaps (motors/pumps).Assist in installing, maintaining, and repairing motors, sensors, and control systems.Perform routine inspections and testing to catch issues early, documenting all actions in SAP (work orders, labor, materials) with precision.Work confidently with compressed air and water systems (chilled, recycled, city), electrical distribution panels, bus disconnects, and primary breakers.Model safe work practices, including lockout/tagout; maintain an orderly, standards-compliant workspace.Tackle routine tasks independently and support other projects as assigned.Career growth built inSharpen your troubleshooting expertise, expand your automation skill set, and grow into higher-responsibility roles through our Pay-for-Knowledge and continual training programs.What you bringFoundational mechanical and electrical knowledge and hands-on experience with diagnostic tools.Basic PLC familiarity and introductory programming skills.Strong problem-solving ability, excellent communication, and a collaborative mindset.Organized, detail-driven, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.Basic welding/fabrication skills are helpful.Technical toolkitMultimeters and test equipment; reading electrical schematicsMotor control fundamentals and circuit design basicsAutomation fundamentals, HMIs, and interaction with PLCsProficiencies we valueMechanical Troubleshooting Skills120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsCommercial Electrical ExpertiseElectrical RepairOSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)Relay TestingInsulation Resistance TestingHVAC MaintenancePneumatics TroubleshootingMaintenance and Repair SkillsIndustrial Electrical ExperienceIndustrial Electrical SystemsDiesel & Heavy Equipment SystemsHydraulic Systems & ComponentsEquipment Diagnostics & TroubleshootingMechanical Systems & Component RepairLockout/Tagout (LOTO)Electrical Schematic ReadingEquipment Installation & WiringEquipment Repair & MaintenanceEquipment InstallationAutomotive Manufacturing SystemsMachine Safety InspectionsSystems and equipmentMotor Control Centers (MCCs)Multimeters and diagnostic instrumentsInjection molding machinesIndustrial blenders/mixersExtrusion machineryPLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, B&R Industrial Automation) and HMIsSAP for work management and materials trackingSchedule & environmentOur extrusion operation runs around the clock. You may work 12-hour shifts on a 2‑3‑2 rotation or a 9‑hour, 5‑day schedule, with overtime as required. You’ll frequently stand and walk; use hands extensively; reach, climb/balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lifting 40–50 lbs is routine. Vision capabilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Expect exposure to moving machinery, electrical hazards, wet/humid conditions, airborne particles, extreme heat, vibration, and occasional work at heights. Noise levels are typically loud.CompensationHourly base pay: $27.00–$35.00, reflecting multiple U.S. labor markets. Individual pay depends on location, experience, skills, and job-related knowledge. As a total compensation company, Westlake may also offer sign-on payments and other forms of compensation, along with a full range of medical and additional benefits.