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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Greencastle, Pennsylvania | Second Shift: 4:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
JOB SUMMARY
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment, machinery, and facility systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
- Perform maintenance work involving plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems, fabrication, mechanical repairs, machine lubrication, painting, and general facility repairs.
- Inspect, maintain, service, troubleshoot, and perform repairs on manufacturing equipment and building systems.
- Complete assigned preventive maintenance activities and work orders accurately and promptly.
- Assist with equipment servicing, maintenance scheduling, vendor coordination, and other related maintenance activities.
- Maintain an organized work area and support the cost-effective use of tools, parts, supplies, and inventory.
- Assist in other maintenance and service areas as needed.
- Demonstrate dependable attendance, punctuality, and scheduling flexibility.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and complete repairs safely and accurately.
- Ability to use manufacturing, assembly, maintenance, and repair tools.
- Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees at various levels of the organization.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and respond promptly to equipment issues.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices.
- Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Relevant technical training or trade certification preferred.
- One to two years of maintenance or related industrial experience preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee must be able to:
- Work in indoor and outdoor temperature extremes and around moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and elevated noise levels.
- Wear all required personal protective equipment.
- Stand and move throughout the facility for extended periods.
- Bend, twist, reach, kneel, crouch, and work under equipment or in confined areas.
- Perform repetitive movements and use appropriate hand-eye coordination.
- Lift, carry, move, or transport items weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Use close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision as necessary to perform assigned work.
- Operate manufacturing, assembly, maintenance, and repair tools.
- Work scheduled hours and additional hours as required, including occasional short-notice assignments.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. Duties and responsibilities may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would create an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to health or safety. Management reserves the right to revise this job description or assign other duties as business needs require. This document does not create an employment contract, express or implied, and employment remains at will.
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.
