Job Description

About Westlake Pipe & Fittings

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is the second-largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. Westlake Pipe & Fittings 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

SO WHY WESTLAKE PIPE & FITTINGS?

We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers and encourages our associates to succeed through individual achievement and teamwork.  A career at Westlake Pipe & Fittings, is enriched with an innovative spirit, high work ethic, and rewarding experiences.  We foster a culture that supports professional development, personal growth, and opportunities for advancement. 

COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS

  • Benefits Effective Day 1
  • Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (2%), Life & AD&D
  • Paid Vacation
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Fitness Reimbursement Program
  • Opportunity for Advancement

Summary: Trouble shoots, repairs, builds, and installs electrical, hydraulic, electronic, and mechanical systems. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   

The primary responsibility of the Maintenance Electromechanical Technician is to safely and efficiently perform top-quality operational duties on a daily basis which include (but are not limited to) the following: 

 

  • Trouble shoots, repairs, builds and installs electrical/electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical systems 

  • Works from manuals, schematics, and blue prints 

  • Assembles, programs, and installs PLC systems 

  • Performs other work related duties and tasks as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or Group Leader. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None 

Qualifications: Trained in use and operation of switchgear, troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems.  

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent.  Technical training from the military, vocational/technical school or college.  Five years’ experience as a technician in an industrial maintenance department. 

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend sufficient English to follow work instructions and blueprints.  Must be able to communicate well verbally with others. 

Mathematical Skills: Basic mathematical skills associated with the position. 

Reasoning Ability: Strong reasoning ability to troubleshoot machines.  Must work well with little supervision

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must be able to achieve and retain a forklift license. 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to do some climbing on machines, be able to lift 70 pounds, and stand/walk for extended amounts of time. 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. General factory. Exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust, oil/grease and traveling powered industrial vehicles. 

Application Instructions

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