Maintenance Technician at Westlake

Baldwin, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Two or more years of maintenance work experience and/or training in an industrial environment
Experience maintaining industrial equipment (e.g., conveyors, gear boxes, hydraulic, batch, water systems, pumps)
Not removed from a Maintenance Lead position for performance issues (company initiated) or voluntarily stepped down within the last 6 months
In current position for 6 months (waivable upon needs of company)
No disciplinary write-ups above a verbal level
Ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
Ability to multi-task
Strong internal and external customer service skills
Problem-solving and basic troubleshooting skills
Ability to work independently and use good judgment
Ability to maintain attention to detail
Ability to hear audible noises
Ability to distinguish basic colors
Mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills
Blueprint/diagram reading skills
Ability to operate a computer or other keyboard instrument
Ability to operate in an SAP environment

Responsibilities

Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures
Maintain regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility
Provide safety leadership to promote and create a zero-injury safety culture
Solve practical mechanical/process problems in a fast-paced environment
Understand and follow verbal, written, or diagram instructions
Communicate with shift supervisors and other line support regarding maintenance issues
Ensure proper performance of all plant maintenance processes/systems and production equipment using planning, troubleshooting, and diagnostics skills
Perform proper preventative maintenance on all plant systems and production equipment to maximize machine uptime
Ensure compliance with all maintenance processes and work being performed
Assist in determining necessary actions to address quality issues on molds, stones, and production equipment
Conduct Huddle Meetings with Maintenance Techs
Assign work orders to each maintenance tech
Communicate with shift supervisors and all operational support personnel regarding maintenance issues
Keep Maintenance leadership informed of maintenance issues
Generate Work Orders and close them out in SAP
Follow up and report craftsmanship (Good/Bad) to Maintenance Supervisor
Provide peer coaching discussions to correct issues
Perform at an acceptable level to meet or exceed daily safety, quality, and productivity standards
Maintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure facility meets housekeeping standards
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

MechanicalElectricalTroubleshootingDiagnosticsPreventative MaintenanceSafety ComplianceWork OrdersHousekeeping

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time employment position.

What is the work location or remote policy for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Maintenance Technician role?

Required skills include mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, blueprint/diagram reading, strong communication and organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and basic mathematical calculations.

What is the company culture like at Westlake?

Westlake offers an entrepreneurial environment focused on enriching work life and career experience, with emphasis on safety leadership, zero-injury culture, teamwork, and community presence.

What makes a strong candidate for this Maintenance Technician position?

Strong candidates demonstrate effective mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, ability to solve practical problems in a fast-paced environment, safety leadership, communication skills, and experience with preventative maintenance and diagnostics.