PVCO Electromechanical Technician

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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 A Better Foundation. To learn more, visit the website at WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook. 

SUMMARY

Performs facility Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) work on all manufacturing equipment.  Duties include installation, programming, troubleshooting, management of robotic systems and repair of PLC's.  Proactively maintains all plant electrical systems, all equipment electronics, motors, drives and other power transmission systems.  This position also has the responsibility to perform any and all mechanical and electrical tasks as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Possess the skill and ability to perform the top Maintenance position in the plant and perform all mechanical and electrical duties required.
• Write advanced A/B PLC logic program.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC circuits.
• Design and assemble control circuits and cabinets with user interface.
• Analyze current machinery for PLC automation implementation.
• Troubleshoot/program/specify motor drives.
• Maintain/service plant switchgear.
• Maintains a running log on barrel and screw inventory, changes, history and throughput.
• Maintain hours and completion of work orders in the CMMS (FIIX)
• Perform all manufacturing plant electrical and electronic diagnostics repair and installation, consistent with plant electricians.
• Ability to determine when scope of job is beyond existing skill set or requires additional support.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in Electronics or equivalent training (i.e. Fundamentals of PLC’s, Programming Controllers, Troubleshooting and Repair of PLC’s)
• 3 years practical electronics experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position has a transitioning work environment.  Office/computer, manufacturing plant and outdoor environments are normal.  The noise level in the plant environment is usually high, as normal for a manufacturing plant.  Some of the work in the operating units may require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe shoes, fall protection, hard hats, etc. 

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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