Maintenance Mechanic I

• 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 alltimes. 

• 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 industrialrepair equipment 

• Demonstrate manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude 

• Good communication skills and ability to read, speak, write English (bilingual Spanishhelpful) 

• 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 + exp 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)