Machine Operator-Production

Overview

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Starting Pay: $21.49 - $24.32 based on experience
Skill Based Learning - Earn up to $27.45/Hr. within first year.
Work 2/2/3 Rotation 12hr shifts – You only work 50% of the Year!

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), is the second-largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. With 35 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  and follow us on Linked In, Facebook and Twitter.

Are you a motivated self-starter who enjoys working with your hands making a quality product? Do you enjoy the challenge of troubleshooting an issue from start to resolution? Do you care about your safety and future career development? Do you enjoy working in a smaller environment with a close family feel? If this sounds like you, apply!

Westlake believes in creating a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers and encourages our associates to succeed through individual achievement and teamwork. A career at Westlake Pipe & Fittings is enriched with an innovative spirit, high work ethic, and rewarding experiences. We foster a culture that supports professional development, personal growth, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Program - Bonus up to 8% of quarterly earnings
• Pay for Knowledge Program - Skill Based Learning for C, B and A Level Operators
• Shift Premium 8% - 10% per hour for Night positions
• Benefits Effective Day 1:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Holiday pay, Floating Holidays
• 401k (4% match), and Annual Retirement Contribution (3%)
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Scholarships for High School seniors - Children of Employee
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Annual Wellness checks
• Free lunch Fridays

• Operation of automated extrusion lines, including loading gaskets and packaging end product for shipment
• Eye for detail, visually inspect product for quality assurance purposes
• Analytical with a passion for math and measurements, measure and record pipe dimensions as required. Take the proper action according to SPC Charting
• Problem solver, control dimensions to maintain pipe specifications with direct supervision
• Operate equipment and drive forklifts to move bundled pipe from the work area
• Own the process of making quality PVC pipe, assist in production line start-up activities and changeovers
• Maintain high safety standards personally and in the workplace
• Work with hand tools to cut and band scrap as directed
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Report equipment malfunctions, product defects, or unsafe conditions immediately
• Work effectively both independently and in a team

• HSED Diploma or GED preferred, no prior experience required

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 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.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment is representative of the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually loud.

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