Preventative Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Westlake Plastics Co•Lenni, PA

About The Position

Westlake Plastics is a manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastics using extrusion and compression molding technologies. The Preventative Mechanical Maintenance Technician performs scheduled preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment, fire extinguishers, and cranes, and completes documentation required by ISO regulations. The role involves mechanical, electrical, pipe-fitting, and welding tasks, installation of electrical and mechanical parts, troubleshooting, diagnosing equipment problems, and maintaining or repairing plant equipment. The technician supports production and quality by maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment across the facility, including extruders, Mokone units, and brake/pullers. The position also performs routine maintenance in office areas as needed. Westlake Plastics describes this as a full-time opportunity and offers a competitive salary and employee benefits.

Requirements

At least 2–3 years of experience in a mechanical role; manufacturing experience is preferred.
Experience troubleshooting, installing, aligning, dismantling, repairing, and maintaining large industrial machines and mechanical equipment to improve reliability.
Ability to troubleshoot issues involving bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, and conveyors.
Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
At least 1 year of machine maintenance experience (required).
At least 1 year of maintenance experience (required).

Nice To Haves

Relevant degrees and/or certifications are preferred.
Electrical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment, fire extinguishers, and cranes, and complete required ISO documentation.
Maintain production machinery and mechanical equipment across the facility, including extruders, Mokone units, and brake/pullers.
Perform scheduled maintenance routines to identify and correct mechanical and electrical defects before equipment fails.
Complete preventive maintenance requirements to help ensure proper operation of plant machinery and mechanical equipment.
Locate problems by observing equipment in operation, listening for issues, and using precision measuring and testing equipment.
Remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, hand tools, and power tools.
Install electrical and mechanical parts and troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain plant equipment.
Perform mechanical, electrical, pipe-fitting, and welding tasks.
Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock levels and anticipating needs.
Communicate equipment-related actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs to Operations.
Perform routine office maintenance, such as changing light bulbs and moving or arranging furniture and computers.
Use and complete CMMS work orders and preventive maintenance records.
Use multimeters, megohmmeters, infrared thermography cameras, calibration testers, and tools.