Maintenance Mechanic I (Industrial Equipment)
Job Location:
Rialto, CA - USA
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Job Summary
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 Mechanic I is responsible for performing routine maintenance troubleshooting and repair of industrial equipment and facility systems to ensure safe and efficient operations. This role requires a strong mechanical background basic electrical knowledge and the ability to accurately measure adjust and maintain equipment performance.
Union environment starting rate of pay $32.05
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery and facility systems
- Assist with basic electrical tasks (wiring replacing switches sensors and motors) under supervision if needed.
- Troubleshoot equipment failures to minimize downtime
- Perform accurate measurements and make necessary adjustments to ensure optimal equipment performance
- Maintain and repair conveyors motors pumps and other production equipment
- Follow all safety procedures and ensure compliance with company standards
- Document maintenance work using basic computer systems
- Asist other mechanics and electricians
- Support production lines when needed
Participate in Team activities for Safety Problem Solving 5S Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing continuous projects.
Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures
All other duties as requested or assigned
Regular attendance timeliness and scheduling flexibility
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Basic electrical knowledge (motors controls troubleshooting)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on repair experience
- Able to operate roofing tile Racker (preferred)
- Ability to use measuring tools and perform precise adjustments
- Welding skills (basic fabrication and repair preferred)
- Good verbal communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Must be able to read blueprints and electrical schematics
- Bilingual (preferred)
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel Word and general data entry)
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions equipment manualsand procedures.
- Demonstrate manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude
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
Climb stairs/ladders when necessary
Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
Ability to work above or below floor level and in confined spaces
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 hard hat protection)
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 y accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safet y of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revis e 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 will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.
About Company
Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and essential products used in the housing and construction, packaging and healthcare, automotive and consumer sectors.
