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Westlake

Operator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.77 - $25.26
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Paid vacation
Tuition Assistance
Fitness Reimbursement

Job Description

Westlake Pipe & Fittings is a prominent division of Westlake, a leader in the manufacturing industry with an entrepreneurial culture focused on enhancing lives through innovative products and community presence. As one of the largest producers of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe and fittings in North America, Westlake Pipe & Fittings operates 23 manufacturing and distribution locations across the continent. The company specializes in high-quality gasketed, solvent weld, and restrained joint pipes along with a vast array of fittings designed for municipal water and sewer systems, plumbing, water wells, pool and spa applications, and agricultural and turf irrigation markets. Westlake Pipe... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • prior manufacturing or production experience preferred
  • ability to operate multiple production lines
  • ability to perform quality assurance checks
  • physical ability to perform manual labor tasks
  • knowledge of safety and operational procedures
  • effective communication skills
  • willingness to adhere to company policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred
  • ability to follow operational procedures and safety protocols
  • capacity to perform quality inspections and measurements
  • good teamwork and communication skills
  • ability to learn and understand standard operating procedures
  • physical ability to handle manual tasks and operate production equipment

Job Duties

  • Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description
  • comply with all company policies and procedures
  • maintain operation of multiple lines, including loading gaskets and packaging end product for shipment
  • visually inspect product for quality assurance purposes
  • measure and record pipe dimensions as required
  • take the proper action according to SPC charting control dimensions to maintain pipe specifications with direct supervision
  • move bundled pipe from work area (scrap and good product)
  • assist in production line start-up activities and changeovers
  • follow all operational and safety procedures
  • cut and band scrap as directed
  • maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area per established housekeeping standards
  • understand belling operations
  • report any equipment malfunctions, product defects or unsafe conditions immediately
  • read and understand SOPs contained in operator manual
  • relieve and assist other operators as needed
  • work as a team with other personnel
  • other duties as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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