Maintenance Mechanic I (Industrial Equipment)

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.​ J O B S U MM AR Y The Maintenance Mechanic I is responsible for performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial equipment and facility systems to ensure safe and efficient operations. This role requires a strong mechanical background, basic electrical knowledge, and the ability to accurately measure, adjust, and maintain equipment performance. Union environment starting rate of pay $32.05 E SS E N T I A L F UNC T I O N S : Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery and facility systems Assist with basic electrical tasks (wiring, replacing switches, sensors, and motors) under supervision if needed. Troubleshoot equipment failures to minimize downtime Perform accurate measurements and make necessary adjustments to ensure optimal equipment performance Maintain and repair conveyors, motors, pumps, and other production equipment Follow all safety procedures and ensure compliance with company standards Document maintenance work using basic computer systems Asist other mechanics and electricians Support production lines when needed •    P a r t i c i p a t e i n T ea m ac t i v i t i e s f or Safety, P r ob l e m S o l v i ng, 5 S , K a i ze n a nd L ea n M a nu f a c t u r i ng c on t i nuous p r o j ec t s . •     C o m p l y   w i t h Westlake S a f e t y P o li c i e s a nd P r o ce d u r e s •     A l l o t h e r d u t i e s a s r e qu e s t e d or a ss i gn e d •     R e gu l a r a tt e n d a n ce , t im e li n e ss ,   a nd s c h e d u li ng f l e x i b ili t y K N O W LE D G E , S K I LL S AN D A B I L I T I E S Basic electrical knowledge (motors, controls, troubleshooting) Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on repair experience Able to operate roofing tile Racker (preferred) Ability to use measuring tools and perform precise adjustments Welding skills (basic fabrication and repair preferred) Good verbal communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams Must be able to read blueprints and electrical schematics Bilingual (preferred) Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, and general data entry) Ability to work independently and in a team environment Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities Commitment to safety and continuous improvement    A b ilit y t o rea d a nd i n ter p re t d o c u me n t s s u c h a s safet y r u les , op erati ng a nd maintenance instructions , equipment manuals,  a nd p r o ced u re s.      Dem on strat e manual de x terit y a nd mec h a n ica l aptitude E DUCA T I O N AND /O R E X P E R I E N C E T he e m p l oy e e s hou l d h a ve t he f o ll o w i ng: •    H i gh S c hool D i p l o m a  or e qu i v a l e nt   a nd t r a i n i ng or ce r t i f i ca t i on i n r e l e v a nt s k il l o r t r a d e •    1 - 2 y ea r s ' e xp e r i e n c e  i n a r e l e v a nt f i e l d E SS E N T I A L P H Y S I CA L R E Q U I R E M E N T S / W O R K E NV I R O N M E N T T he e m p l oy e e s hou l d po ss e s s t he a b ili t y t o: •     B e e xpo s e d t o s oun d s or no i s e l e v e l s   t h a t m a ybe un c o m f o r t a b l e •     W i t h s t a nd e xpo s u r e  t o t e m p e r a t u r e e x t r e m e s i n s i d e or out •     P r o l ong   s t a n d i ng or i n s t a t i on a r y po s i t i on •     C o m p l e t e r e p e t i t i ve m ov e m e n t s •     B e nd a n d / or t w i s t •     C lim b s t a i r s /l a dd e r s   w h e n n ece ss a r y •     L i f t /m ov e / t r a n s p o r t   i t e m s up t o 50 poun d s •     A b ili t y t o w o r k a bove or b e l ow f l oor l e v e l a nd i n c on f i n e d s p ace s •     A b ili t y t o m ove or t r a v e r s e a bout t he f ac ili t i e s •     A b ili t y t o w o r k a r ound d u s t , c h e mi ca l s , a nd o t h e r s ub s t a n ce s , a nd i n various environmental   c on d i t i ons •     W ea r a l l r e qu i r e d  p e r s on a l p r o t ec t i ve e qu i p m e nt   ( h ea r i ng,  v i s i on, a nd h a r d h a t p r o t ec t i on) T h i s i s not n ece ss a r il y   a n a l l - i n c l u s i ve li s t of j ob -r e l a t e d   r e s pon s i b iliti e s ,  du ti e s , s k ills , e ff o r t s , r e qu i r e m e n t s  or w o r k i ng c ond iti on s . A l l du ti e s   a nd   r e s pon s i b iliti e s    a r e   e ss e n ti a l    j ob  f un c ti ons   a nd   r e qu i r e m e n t s    a nd   a r e   s ub j ec t   t o  po ss i b l e  modification    t o   r ea s on a bly y acc o mm od a t e   i nd i v i du a l s w it h d i s a b iliti e s or m a y e x c l ude i nd i v i du a l s w ho po s e a d i r ec t t h r ea t or s i gn i f i ca nt   r i s k t o t he h ea lt h or s a f e t y of t h e m s e l v e s  or o t h e r s . W h il e t h i s i s i n t e nd e d  t o be a n acc u r a t e   r e f l ec ti on  of t he c u rr e nt   j ob, m a n a g e m e nt   r e s e r v e s   t he r i ght t o r e v i s e t he j ob or t o r e qu i r e   t h a t o t h e r or d i ff e r e nt   t a s ks  be p e rf o r m e d   a s a ss i gn e d .   T h i s do c u m e nt  do e s  not c r ea t e   a n e m p l oy m e nt   c on t r ac t , im p li e d or o t h e r w i s e ,  o t h e r t h a n   a n " a t w il l " r e l a ti on s h i p. 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