Maintenance Technician

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 TITLE:

Maintenance Technician

REPORTS TO:

Superintendent - Maintenance

FLSA STATUS:

Hourly

APPROVED BY:

Manager – Plant

SHIFT:

7:00am – 3:30pm

Are you a motivated self-starter who enjoys working with your hands making a quality product?  Do you enjoy the challenge of troubleshooting an issue from start to resolution?  Have you asked yourself, "Does the company I work for care for my safety and overall future career development?"  Do you enjoy working in a smaller environment with a close family feel?  If this sounds like you, let's talk

WESTLAKE PIPE & FITTINGS, a Westlake company, is a leading polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe manufacturer in North America. Founded in 1992, WESTLAKE manufactures a broad range of gasketed, solvent welded and restrained joint pipes for a diverse range of markets including municipal water and sewer, residential plumbing, water well, agricultural irrigation, turf and mining.  NAPCO offers a broad range of standard and specialty piping, and fittings, including brands such as Certa-Lok, Yelomine, Certa-Set and Certa-Flo. 

SO WHY WESTLAKE?

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, a Westlake Company, 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
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k (4% match)
• Annual Retirement Contribution (3%)
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Paid Vacation
• 8 Hr. Shift Work M-F
• Free lunch Fridays
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Pay for Knowledge Program
• Opportunity for Advancement

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform all mechanical, electrical and control systems duties as required
• Assess and proactively predict the operational state of equipment, filters, oil, hydraulics, compressors, motors, pumps, plumbing and electrical systems and determine course of immediate and future action as needed to eliminate unscheduled downtime.
• Install and setup barrels and screws on all extruders with minimal supervision.
• Complete welding and fabrication work as needed, process repairs, improvements, and capital projects.
• Use SAP Maintenance Module software to generate work orders, track labor, and consume materials/parts.
• Make shift rounds at a minimum of twice per shift to inspect Air Compressors, Chillers, Water Pumps, Storage Silos, Material