Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician at Westlake

Thomson, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Manufacturing, ChemicalIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
5 years’ experience working in the industrial/chemical industry with a focus on Electrical and Mechanical repairs
Ability to perform physical requirements of the job including physical exertions of standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and working at heights
Must be able to wear a respirator
Must be willing to work overtime as needed
Experience with 480VAC, 120V AC, 24V DC, and 4-20mA systems
Experience with calibration and installation of process control instrumentation
Capable of interpreting schematics, blueprints, and P&ID drawings
Knowledge of safe working practices such as lock out tag out, confined space, PPE, NFPA arc flash
Basic computer skills including use of MS Office

Responsibilities

Perform job tasks in a safe manner as instructed by supervisor
Experience with repair, rebuilding, and laser alignment of various rotating equipment including blowers, pumps, rotary valves, and conveyors
Capable of basic pipe fitting skills including threading, installation, and flange make up of piping spool
Perform routine predictive and corrective maintenance on all plant equipment using various surveillances including vibration, thermography, and oil analysis
Understanding and repair of building and grounds systems including structural, electrical distribution, water, drains, vents, roofs, compressed air, pneumatics, and nitrogen
Actively participate in the site safety, quality, and 5-S teams
Works closely with engineers, maintenance techs, site personnel, and outside contractors
Ensuring the maintenance of the electrical systems in the plant, in accordance with the standards set by the NEC
Performing repairs on various systems such as mechanical, electronics, rotating equipment, HVAC, and instrumentation
Ability to write detailed repair reports and records activities in the ERP system
Performing preventative maintenance on variable frequency drives (VFD’s), motors, pumps, generators, etc
Installing or repairing faulty equipment, wiring, or control devices
Troubleshoot equipment failures using a variety of meters
Understanding how the facility’s electrical system operates under normal and emergency conditions

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

480VAC120V AC24VDC4-20mAprocess control instrumentationcalibrationschematicsblueprintsP&ID drawingslock out tag outconfined spacePPENFPA arc flashrotating equipmentlaser alignmentpumpsblowerspipe fittingvibration analysisthermographyoil analysisHVACMS Office

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician role?

Candidates need a high school diploma or GED and 5 years’ experience in the industrial/chemical industry focused on electrical and mechanical repairs. Desirable qualifications include an Associates Degree with mechanical/electrical emphasis, journeyman electrical experience, and SAP maintenance module experience.

What key skills are needed for this maintenance technician position?

Required skills include experience with 480VAC, 120V AC, 24VDC and 4-20mA systems, calibration and installation of process control instrumentation, interpreting schematics and blueprints, repair of rotating equipment like pumps and conveyors, and basic pipe fitting.

Is this a remote position, or does it require on-site work?

This is an on-site role at the plant, involving physical tasks like standing, lifting, climbing, working at heights, and wearing a respirator.

What is the company culture like at Westlake?

Westlake provides an entrepreneurial environment where employees work collaboratively in a multi-craft team, participate in safety, quality, and 5-S teams, and work closely with engineers, maintenance techs, site personnel, and contractors.

What makes a strong candidate for this technician role?

Strong candidates have 5+ years in industrial/chemical maintenance, multi-craft skills in electrical and mechanical systems, safety knowledge like lock out tag out, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and experience writing detailed repair reports.