Electromechanical Technician Location: McPherson, KS Pay: $33.10 an hr Job Description Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. With 23 manufacturing and distribution locations, the company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok® spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on building . To learn more, visit the website at and follow us on and . SUMMARY Responsible for all electrical diagnosis and repair on given shift to include the maintenance, service, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ideal candidate will have experience in PLC programming using ladder logic and troubleshooting electrical/electronic circuits to the component level. Ability to make repairs to systems, read drawings and schematics, utilize a variety of test equipment and work with low voltages. Must have the ability to work self-guided and be able to prioritize jobs. Position requires good communication skills to adequately relay the state of equipment and estimated repair time to others. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May include, but are not limited to, the following: • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures; perform tasks in a safe manner. • Individual must have experience in Allen Bradley, Modicon, and Square D PLC logic programming. • Individual must possess electrical circuit troubleshooting skills. • Experience in an industrial environment as well as the ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, sketches and schematics. • Must be familiar with related test equipment and three phase 480V circuits. • Experience with 480V and below. • Must be a dedicated, hard-working self-starter. • Experience in the repair, installation and troubleshooting of commercial industry machinery, robotics, plumbing, and/or physical building structure is desired. • Must be able to wear safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes and any other PPE that is required in the performance of the responsibilities of the position. • Work safely and maintain a safe, clean work environment, and perform available work as required by the supervisor. • Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed and to take on additional assignments as requested by management. • Maintain 5S standards. • Weekly on-call 6 times a year max. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS • Formal technical training in electronics with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the craft. Robotics background preferred. Associates degree in electronic field or Journeyman’s card preferred. • Position requires a valid Kansas Class C driver’s license. • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40-50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
See More Details >>Responsibilities: • Identifies and leads or works with Reliability Engineering on site M&R initiatives. • Support site M&R efforts. Prioritize the recommendations from the assessment and develop a mitigating timeline. • Improving the level of equipment selection and equipment availability and uptime. • Ensuring effective contractor management is occurring and proper installation procedures and specifications/tolerances are being adhered to. • Accuracy, training, and use of the site Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). • Perform Failure Modes & Effects Analysis, Reliability Centered Maintenance where required. • All other duties as assigned. Requirements: • Minimum of three (3) years performing maintenance/mechanical engineering related activities in the aseptic fill/finish pharmaceutical manufacturing (GMP) industries. • Technical school or Engineering bachelor's degree: Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred. • Proficient in the use of Maintenance CMMS or EAM systems like IBM Maximo, SAP PM/S4Hana, Oracle/JDE, eMaint, Mainsaver, etc.
See More Details >>Manufacturing/Design Engineer Are you a skilled Manufacturing/Design Engineer looking for your next career? Are you interested in working with an ESOP and helping grow a company? We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer at a starting salary of $60,000 -$80,000/yearly or more depending on your experience. We need someone that has specific experience with Product Design and Tooling design. What you would be working on: • Continuously access process capabilities to ensure they will productively and competitively satisfy customer expectations. Make improvements and recommendations as required. • Continuously ensure processes are fine-tuned and maintained to consistently meet and exceed customer specifications. Make improvements and recommendations as required. • Provide programming expertise, coaching and training for CNC equipment employed. • Design and recommend tooling and gauging to facilitate process improvements and new product development. Whenever practical, utilize fool-proofing and quick setup techniques. • Maintain consistently accurate process routings, rates and BOMs • Provide design, drafting and project management as required to assist engineering manager to handle overflow projects What will help you be successful: • BS, Engineering or Engineering Technology: Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial • AutoCAD proficiency or previous Cad Experience • CNC programming experience (Preferred) • Experienced with manufacturing processes (fabrication, welding, paint, assembly) Interested in learning more?
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