Maintenance Mechanic
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Maintenance Mechanic repairs and maintains the assigned machinery and mechanical equipment ensuring at all times that the company safety rules are followed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Comply with Company Safety Policies and Procedures
- 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 all times
- All other duties as requested or assigned
- Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility
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 industrial repair equipment
- Demonstrate manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude
- Good communication skills and ability to read, speak, write English (bilingual Spanish helpful)
- 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
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 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)
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. The base pay range for this position is $32.24 to $34.84. This range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits).
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.
Application Instructions
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Apply Online$32.24 to $34.84
Posted: 10/25/2024
Job Status: Full Time
Job Reference #: R27410