Journeyman Shift Repairman (Millwright)

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.

Starting rate of pay will be $45.84/hr. This position requires Journeyman card/certificate or equivalent experience of 8 years on the job.

This position performs corrective and preventative maintenance work on machine tools and mechanical equipment and processes. This position requires being able to follow orders and work without close supervision.

Performs general maintenance work to inspect, clean, test, repair, assemble, adjust and replace mechanical and process equipment and structure. Tasks may include install and maintain mechanical equipment, repair pumps, gear drives, compressors, blowers, filters, dryers, conveyors, centrifuges and minor pipe repair.

Basic knowledge of mechanical seals, mag drive pumps. Must be able to disassemble, inspect, assemble, and troubleshoot centrifugal pumps, motors, lobe blowers, split case pumps, fans, multistage pumps, vertical pumps, gear boxes, belt drives, conveyor systems, and other types of rotating equipment.

Must be able to use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.

Must be able to perform shaft alignments, track conveyor belts, and align belt drive systems.

Must have knowledge of rigging equipment including chain falls, hoist, slings, and other rigging hardware.

Must able to operate machine tools, measuring and turning out duplicate parts for plant mechanical equipment.

Must have knowledge of sound lubrication practices.

Must be able rebuild and troubleshoot equipment using drawings and manuals.

We offer a competitive wage & benefits package, including health care, savings plan, paid vacation & paid holidays. Production operations run 24/7 with rotating shifts. Current schedule is a four (4) crew rotation cycle. Successful candidates must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work. Must also have ability to obtain a TWIC CARD, and be a member of the "E-CREW'.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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