Is this you?
- Do you thrive when a production line needs rapid electrical troubleshooting?
- Can you navigate Allen Bradley, Modicon, and Square D PLCs and ladder logic with ease?
- Are you at home around 480V three‑phase systems and precision test equipment?
- Do you communicate clearly and prioritize effectively in a high-velocity manufacturing setting?
Role scope
- Lead electrical diagnosis and repair for your assigned shift.
- Program, modify, and debug PLC logic; troubleshoot down to the component level.
- Interpret schematics/prints to perform accurate electrical/electronic maintenance.
- Install, service, and optimize industrial machinery; exposure to robotics, plumbing, and facilities work is beneficial.
- Champion safety practices (LOTO, PPE) and uphold a clean, 5S‑compliant workspace.
- Provide precise updates on equipment status and repair ETAs.
- Support overtime and join a limited on‑call rotation (up to six times per year).
Must‑have credentials
- Formal electronics training plus 5+ years of relevant industrial experience.
- Proficiency across 120/208/240/480 VAC systems and standard test instrumentation.
- Kansas Class C driver’s license.
- Self‑starter mindset with strong problem‑solving and communication abilities.
Preferred qualifications
- Robotics background.
- Associate degree in electronics or a journeyman card.
Safety, physical, and environmental expectations
- PPE required: safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, and any task‑specific gear.
- Frequent standing/walking/climbing/balancing/reaching/handling/kneeling/crouching/crawling; occasional sitting.
- Lift and move 40–50 lbs regularly.
- Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
- Environment: loud noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical hazards, wet/humid conditions, fumes/airborne particles, extreme heat, vibration; occasional work at heights.
Your technical strengths
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- 120/208/240/480 VAC power systems
- Electrical installation and wiring
- Electrical troubleshooting and repair
- OSHA 10‑hour certification
- Pneumatics troubleshooting
- Hands‑on maintenance and repair
- Industrial electrical experience
- Hydraulic systems and components
- Electrical systems and diagnostics (heavy equipment)
- Equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Electrical schematic reading
- Equipment installation & wiring
- Equipment repair & maintenance
- Equipment installation/commissioning
- Automotive manufacturing systems familiarity
- Machine safety inspections
Who we are
Westlake Pipe & Fittings is a leading North American producer of PVC pipe and fittings with 23 manufacturing and distribution locations. We serve municipal, plumbing, well water, pool and spa, and agricultural/turf markets. Our Certa‑Lok® spline‑lock technology and end‑to‑end systems reflect our commitment to building A Better Foundation.
Accessibility & accommodations
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.