Job Description
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.
JOB SUMMARY
The Maintenance position is responsible for keeping the machines running as efficiently as possible in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
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
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
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.
If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here.You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.
Westlake Management Services, Inc. is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants to join our company and to succeed as members of our team regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
