Step into the night shift as our go-to problem solver
You clock in just before 11:00 pm. By 11:15, you’ve reviewed overnight work orders in Fiix, checked the health of air compressors and chillers, and planned out proactive inspections to keep extrusion lines humming. When a PLC-controlled pump trips or an extruder needs a barrel and screw change, you’re the calm in the storm—diagnosing, repairing, and preventing the next issue before it happens.
Compensation & Schedule
- Base pay: $32.71–$41.54 per hour (based on experience)
- Night shift hourly premium: 8%
- Schedule: 11:00 pm–7:00 am, Monday–Friday
About Westlake Pipe & Fittings
Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE: WLK), is among North America’s largest manufacturers of PVC pipe and fittings. With 23 manufacturing and distribution sites, we supply gasketed, solvent weld, and restrained joint pipe and an expansive range of fittings for municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, plus agricultural and turf irrigation. We lead with innovation—like our Certa-Lok® spline-lock technology—building A Better Foundation for our customers and communities. Learn more at westlakepipe.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.
A night in your role
- Make two or more rounds per shift to verify operation of air compressors, chillers, water pumps, storage silos, material transfer systems, extrusion equipment, and plant air/water/electrical systems.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems issues—minimizing unplanned downtime.
- Install and set up barrels and screws on extruders independently.
- Troubleshoot PLC-based control systems; adjust components and complete repairs.
- Perform preventative maintenance to program standards and document all work in the Fiix Maintenance Module (work orders, labor, and parts usage).
- Complete welding/fabrication for repairs, improvements, and capital projects.
- Resolve leaks and deficiencies promptly, maintaining top-tier organization and housekeeping.
- Coach teammates in total productive maintenance; suggest safety, efficiency, and cost improvements.
What you bring
- HSED or GED (required); technical degree preferred
- 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
- Proficiency troubleshooting with a multimeter up to 480V
- Ability to read hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics
- Safe work habits including Arc Flash and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Physical demands
Expect frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, hand use, and talking/hearing; occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Regularly lift/move up to 10 lbs, frequently up to 25 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs. Vision needs include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Benefits that start day 1
- Medical (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Sheild), Dental (Delta Dental), Vision (VSP)
- 401(k) with 4% match + 3% annual retirement contribution
- Company-paid Life & AD&D at 2x annual salary
- Multiple Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Quarterly Incentive Program (QIP) bonus up to 8% and an annual discretionary bonus
- Paid vacation, free lunch Fridays
- Tuition Assistance and Fitness Reimbursement Programs
- Pay for Knowledge Program and clear opportunities for advancement
- 10% per-hour shift differential for 12-hour night shift roles
Tools of the trade
- Mechanical troubleshooting, equipment diagnostics, and component repair
- 120/208/240/480V systems and electrical troubleshooting
- Hydraulic systems & components; pneumatics troubleshooting
- HVAC maintenance
- Equipment installation, repair, maintenance, and machine safety inspections
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
- Automotive manufacturing systems familiarity
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Ready to keep critical systems running and grow your career? Join us and help power Westlake’s pipeline to success.