Maintenance Technician; Night Shift

About Westlake Pipe & Fittings

Westlake Pipe & Fittings
, a Westlake division (NYSE: WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturers in North America. With 23 manufacturing and distribution locations, the company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for 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 and follow us on social media.

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.

• 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

Troubleshoots, repairs, builds, and installs plant production and support equipment.

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
• Maintains machine and support equipment PMs
• Performs other work related duties and tasks as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or Group Leader

None.

Trained in use and operation of electrical and hydraulic systems.

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.

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

Basic mathematical skills associated with the position.

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

Must be able to achieve and retain a forklift license.

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.

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.

• 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