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 Westlake 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 

  • Services and maintains a limited 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. 

  • 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 

  • 2 + years of related experience required - in a manufacturing environment preferred 

  • 2 + years tearing down and rebuilding presses 

  • 2 + exp with tooling and dies 

 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT 

 

The employee should possess the ability to: 

 

  • 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) 

 

 

Application Instructions

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