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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: Troubleshoots, repairs, builds, and installs plant production and support equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of the Maintenance Technician is to safely and efficiently perform top-quality operational duties on a daily basis which include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Bends conduit, pulls wire, and hooks up equipment
- Maintain machine and support equipment PMs
- 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 electrical and hydraulic systems.
Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent. Technical training from the military, vocational/technical school or college. Three 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.
Training Requirements: - General Job Duties: Trouble shooting and repairing electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and PLCs.
- Line Operation: Responsible for getting lines that go down back to production in a timely manner.
- Quality Control & Auditing: N/A
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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