Maintenance Mechanic II - Westlake Chemical : Job Details

JOB SUMMARY

This position repairs and maintains the assigned machinery and mechanical equipment ensuring at all times that the company safety rules are followed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures

* Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility

* Performs preventive maintenance operations on machinery according to schedules

* Installs, rebuilds and repairs a wide variety of machines as directed by the Maintenance Manager/supervisor

* Services and maintains a limited range of building and production equipment following procedures

* Analyzes, detects, and determines the nature of the problem and provides input as to the extent of the repairs required. Troubleshoots to and selects materials needed for the repairs.

* Notifies Maintenance Manager of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken

* Assembles, replaces or refits parts as warranted

* Tear down and rebuild presses as needed to repair dies

* Assists with building repairs

* Replace and refit parts

* Instructs and provides technical assistance to lower level mechanics as required

* Follow and enforce company safety policies and procedures among the maintenance mechanics at all times.

* All other duties as requested or assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Industrial mechanical skills

* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance

instructions, equipment manuals, and company manuals and procedures.

* Use hand and power tools, welding equipment, drill press, and other related industrial repair equipment

* Demonstrate manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude

* Good communication skills and ability to read, speak, write English (bilingual Spanish helpful)

* Ability to observe, identify, deduce and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions

* Quick learner and ability to work under minimal supervision

* Math skills and computer skills

* Industrial electrical skills preferred

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

* Associates Degree and/or post-high school technical training highly desired, or equivalent experience

* 2 + years of related experience required - in a manufacturing environment preferred

* 2 + years tearing down and rebuilding presses

* 2 + experience with tooling and dies

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

* Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable

* Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out

* Prolong standing or in stationary position

* Complete repetitive movements

* Bend and/or twist

* Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds

* Ability to move or traverse about the facilities

* Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions

* Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)