Westlake Chemical
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.
JOB SUMMARY The Maintenance Technician is focused on people, process and/or systems as it pertains to the upkeep and/or repair of all plant processes, systems, buildings, and production equipment. The Maintenance Technician's ability to respond by use of effective mechanical, electrical, process or support systems skills is critical for success in this position. The position also works to eliminate failures resulting in downtime having direct impact on the plants the overall available operating systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Comply with Company Safety Policies and Procedures
Provide safety leadership in promoting and creating a zero-injury safety culture
Ability to solve practical mechanical/process problems and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to understand and follow verbal, written, or diagram instructions
Communicate with shift supervisors, and other line support regarding maintenance issues
Ensure proper performance of all plant maintenance processes/systems and production equipment through effective use of planning, troubleshooting and/or diagnostics skills
Ensure proper preventative maintenance on all plant systems and production equipment to maximize machine uptime
Ensure compliance with all maintenance processes and work being performed
Assist in determining necessary actions to address quality issues on molds, stones, and production equipment, as necessary
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Housekeeping standards
Conduct Huddle Meeting with Maintenance Techs
Assign work orders to each maintenance tech
Communicate with shift supervisors and all operational support personnel regarding maintenance issues
Keep Maintenance leadership informed of maintenance issues
Generates Work Orders and closes them out in SAP
Follows up and reports craftsmanship (Good/Bad) to Maintenance Supervisor
Provide peer coaching discussions to correct issues
Perform at an acceptable level as required to meet or exceed daily safety, quality and productivity standards
Maintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure facility meets department
Mechanical/Electrical troubleshooting
Blueprint/Diagram reading
Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be able to work well in a team environment
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
Must have the ability to do basic mathematical calculations
Must have the ability to multi-task
Must have strong internal and external customer service skills
Must be able to problem solve and use basic trouble shooting skills
Must be able to work independently and use good judgment
Ability to maintain attention to detail
Ability to hear audible noises
Ability to distinguish basic colors
Operate a computer or other keyboard instrument
Operate in an SAP environment
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade
1-2 years' experience in a relevant field
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Be exposed to temperature extremes inside or out
Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable
Prolong standing or in stationary position for up to 12 hours performing shift work
Complete repetitive movements
Bend or twist
Wear all required personal protective equipment
Work in constant noise above 85 decibels
Handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls
Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
Ascend or descend stairs
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
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JOB SUMMARY The Maintenance Technician is focused on people, process and/or systems as it pertains to the upkeep and/or repair of all plant processes, systems, buildings, and production equipment. The Maintenance Technician's ability to respond by use of effective mechanical, electrical, process or support systems skills is critical for success in this position. The position also works to eliminate failures resulting in downtime having direct impact on the plants the overall available operating systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Comply with Company Safety Policies and Procedures
Provide safety leadership in promoting and creating a zero-injury safety culture
Ability to solve practical mechanical/process problems and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to understand and follow verbal, written, or diagram instructions
Communicate with shift supervisors, and other line support regarding maintenance issues
Ensure proper performance of all plant maintenance processes/systems and production equipment through effective use of planning, troubleshooting and/or diagnostics skills
Ensure proper preventative maintenance on all plant systems and production equipment to maximize machine uptime
Ensure compliance with all maintenance processes and work being performed
Assist in determining necessary actions to address quality issues on molds, stones, and production equipment, as necessary
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Housekeeping standards
Conduct Huddle Meeting with Maintenance Techs
Assign work orders to each maintenance tech
Communicate with shift supervisors and all operational support personnel regarding maintenance issues
Keep Maintenance leadership informed of maintenance issues
Generates Work Orders and closes them out in SAP
Follows up and reports craftsmanship (Good/Bad) to Maintenance Supervisor
Provide peer coaching discussions to correct issues
Perform at an acceptable level as required to meet or exceed daily safety, quality and productivity standards
Maintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure facility meets department
Mechanical/Electrical troubleshooting
Blueprint/Diagram reading
Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be able to work well in a team environment
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
Must have the ability to do basic mathematical calculations
Must have the ability to multi-task
Must have strong internal and external customer service skills
Must be able to problem solve and use basic trouble shooting skills
Must be able to work independently and use good judgment
Ability to maintain attention to detail
Ability to hear audible noises
Ability to distinguish basic colors
Operate a computer or other keyboard instrument
Operate in an SAP environment
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade
1-2 years' experience in a relevant field
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Be exposed to temperature extremes inside or out
Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable
Prolong standing or in stationary position for up to 12 hours performing shift work
Complete repetitive movements
Bend or twist
Wear all required personal protective equipment
Work in constant noise above 85 decibels
Handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls
Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
Ascend or descend stairs
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
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