Process Technician
Westlake · Lakeland, FL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Process
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level process role at Westlake (chemicals) in Lakeland, FL.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- 5S, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 52 live postings that list pay, out of 958 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 132 other live process postings in the US.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 35%
- Root cause 22%
- Tooling 21%
- Injection molding 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Westlake
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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This plant: Westlake in Lakeland
1 other open role at this site.
- Maintenance Superintendent · Reliability · Supervisor
Full description from WestlakeAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
include the safe operation of all process equipment under the direction and guidance of a plant operator. This includes operating reactors, storage tanks, boilers, oil heaters, cooling water systems, wastewater treatment, and all other associated utility systems. The Process Technician is also required to operate a forklift and yard tractor to move materials within the plant. The Process Technician position supports a 24/7/365 production facility and must be able and willing to work rotating shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
requirements
and regulations; demonstrates strong commitment to prevent illness, injury and pollution thru active participation.
- ✓Participate in plant safety, environmental, and production programs.
- ✓Recognizes and resolves hazards in immediate work areas, reports potential hazards, and takes reasonable actions to control hazards.
- ✓Writes Safe Work Permits and other permits as assigned.
- ✓Completes all classroom and computer-based training on time per company standards.
- ✓Maintains a clean, orderly work environment and contributes to housekeeping and 5s improvements at the facility.
Requirements
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- ✓Must be able to use a computer to send/read email, complete computer-based training, and operate the DCS.
- ✓Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language fluently.
- ✓Must follow instructions and be self-motivated.
- ✓Must be able to perform mathematical operations accurately.
- ✓Must possess hand-eye motor coordination.
- ✓Must be willing and able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
- ✓Must be willing and able to work overtime.
- ✓Must work well with others and function well within a team environment.
Qualifications
- ✓2 years min. experience in general industrial manufacturing environment.
- ✓HAZMAT handling, excellent troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude are required.
- ✓Forklift experience
If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.
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Position Overview
The Process Technician
Ehs
- •Follows all EHS
Quality
- •Learns quickly; is detail oriented; follows all operating procedures and batch procedures.
- •Reads directions thoroughly and asks to clarify understanding.
- •Ensures all material is recorded and accounted for in the proper locations.
- •Maintains a high standard of quality for our products and materials in respect of the customer.
Production
- •Demonstrates strong process awareness; operates process control equipment, pumps, motors, reactors, etc.
- •Operate all process equipment including reactors, tanks, oil heaters, boilers, etc. under the direction and guidance of a plant operator.
- •Document parameters as required; monitors, observes, and logs operating conditions.
- •Creates maintenance equipment repair requests; troubleshoots basic operational problems and takes corrective action.
- •Ensures all materials are tracked and logged in batch documentation to maintain proper plant inventories.
- •Operates equipment using the Distributive Control System (DCS)
Continual Improvement
- •Fully support Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels.
- •Review area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on projects teams.
- •Must be willing and capable to assist in the training of others. On the job training is a large portion of the job on shift and each operator must be willing to help in the continual improvement of others.
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, push, pull or climb 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 55 pounds repeatedly.
- •Associate must also have ability to wear a respirator.
- •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
- •The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work will be required in the operating unit which requires usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, FRC, hard hat, safety shoes, etc.
- •Significant portion of the job is outside and will result in exposure to outside elements.