Maintenance Technician (B Shift)

Westlake•McPherson, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division, 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 a diverse list of 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. This role is responsible for maintaining all equipment in all areas of the plant, and covering all emergency breakdowns and repairs in a timely manner. The position requires good electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, as well as good welding and fabricating skills. Tasks include lubrication, filter inspection and replacement, oil changes, motor and pump replacements, plumbing, painting, cleaning, and any other mechanical and electrical task as assigned. The role also requires good computer skills to use SAP to generate work orders, track labor, and consume materials. This position has the responsibility to perform any mechanical and electrical tasks assigned, and for maintaining high safety standards.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
A minimum of 3 years experience in Industrial Maintenance or Pipe Extrusion.
Possess good electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Possess good welding and fabricating skills.
Good knowledge of facilities’ layout and design of the Compressed Air system, Chilled Water, Recycled Water and City Water systems; Electrical Distribution Panels, Buss Bar Disconnects, and Primary Circuit Breakers.
Possess good computer skills to use SAP to generate work orders, track labor, and consume materials.

Nice To Haves

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Responsibilities

Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
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Possess the skill and ability to perform all mechanical and electrical duties required.
Ability to properly 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.
Ability to install and setup barrels and screws on all extruders with minimal supervision.
Be proficient in tooling/line changeovers.
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.
Maintain high level of organization and high standards for housekeeping.
Ability to complete routine assignments without direct supervision.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Understand operational elements of extrusion process.