Maintenance Technician

Westlake•Janesville, WI

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

HSED Diploma or GED at minimum
5 years’ experience in Industrial Maintenance.
Proficient in an electrical trouble shooting with multi meter up to 480 volts
Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics

Nice To Haves

Technical Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

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 Transfer Systems, Extrusion Equipment; Air, Water, and Electrical Systems and other Operation-Critical Equipment to ensure functionality to required operational standards.
Resolve problems with equipment, leaks, and other deficiencies and take action as needed
Perform preventative maintenance tasks in accordance with the Preventative Maintenance Program.
Ability to install and setup barrels and screws on all extruders without supervision.
Troubleshoot PLC based control systems and make component adjustments and/or repairs.
Maintain high level of organization and high standards for housekeeping.
Make suggestions for improvements to safety, efficiency, and costs to management.
Skill and ability to train other maintenance and production associates in total productive maintenance activities.