Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance position is responsible for keeping the machines running as efficiently as possible in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.   

• Comply with Safety Policies and Procedures  

• Performs a variety of semiskilled duties in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, fabrication, mechanical repairs, machine lubrication, painting, or plastering 

• Maintains, services, and conducts minor repairs on buildings and equipment 

• Knowledge of safety procedures and safety conscious 

• Organize, coordinate, and assist in managing the overall maintenance programs including property appearance, timely work order service and cost-effective inventory control of the properties 

• Assist in all service areas as needed 

• Under the direction of the lead Maintenance Supervisor and the production management department, the Maintenance position will obtain knowledge for equipment maintenance servicing and scheduling, vendor interaction, and other related services 

• Other duties as assigned 

• Leadership and facilitation skills 

• Ability to interact effectively with various levels in the organization 

• Excellent verbal interpersonal and written communication skills 

• Good mechanical, electrical and controls skills

• Ability to conduct oneself accurately, patiently, carefully, responsibly, quickly and alertly

• "Self-starter" attitude 

The employee should have the following: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade 

• 1 - 2 years' experience in a relevant field 

The employee should possess the ability to: 

• Be exposed to temperature extremes inside or out 

• Operate various assembly/manufacturing/repair tools

• Must be able to position self to maintain equipment including under equipment and in small spaces 

• Be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment 

• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable 

• Prolong standing or in stationary position for long periods of time 

• Complete repetitive movements

• Wear all required personal protective equipment 

• Be in the position to move/traverse about inside site to access machinery, etc.  

• Ability to operate various assembly/manufacturing/repair tools 

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.  

• Should have strong hand-eye coordination 

• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth 

• Sufficient physical reflexes and personal mobility 

• Constantly operates machinery, positions, sets up, handles or tends to, modifies  

• Work outside of normal business hours, occasionally on short notice

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. 

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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