Machine Operator

Westlake Chemical; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Vaughan, Canada, is seeking a production worker for a full-time role. Responsibilities include handling materials, ensuring quality, and maintaining a clean work area. Candidates must be able to work rotating shifts and lift up to 50 pounds. The position offers a wage of $25.24 per hour and a variety of benefits, including a quarterly bonus and training opportunities.

Benefits

Benefits day after probation

Structured Retirement Savings Plan

Quarterly Bonus Program

Annual Incentive Bonus

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation

Scholarship Program

Training & Development access

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilograms.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Distinguish between types of material and mix or sort by colour or properties.
• Load and unload raw material bins to ensure line operation.
• Report deficiencies in equipment and tools to the supervisor.
• Keep work area clean and recycle properly.
• Inspect product for quality and measure using tools.

Skills

Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to work rotating shifts

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Wage

$25.24 per hour

$1.00 shift premium (nights)

Shift

Continental

We build communities, let us build your career

Why choose Westlake Pipe & Fittings?

• Benefits Day after probation!
• Structured Retirement Savings Plan: The Company will match your contributions up to a certain percentage.
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Fitness Reimbursement Program: The Company will reimburse up to 50% to max of $30 per month.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation
• Scholarship Program
• Training & Development - Access to multiple platforms of learning (online, in person, 3rd party training institutions)
• Community Relations - We support and encourage our employees to volunteer their time and efforts in worthwhile causes and donate funds to assist various charitable groups.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Distinguish between types of material - Properly mix or sort by colour or other properties
• Load and unload raw material bins/hoppers (i.e. maintain raw material levels to ensure line operation)
• Report any deficiencies in systems, facilities, machinery, equipment and/or tools immediately to your supervisor.
• Record and/or report product or equipment damage/nonconformities to your supervisor as required.
• Comply with Safety and Quality Assurance policies and procedures.
• Participate and contribute to production efficiency.
• Construct packaging, prepare and apply label to package, package product as per specification
• Keep work area clean, dispose of recycling and waste in proper bins
• Participate in the PVC Recovery program, ensure recycling of scrap and other materials
• Place raw material in proper storage location
• Place finished goods in proper storage location
• Inspect product for squareness/ straightness/proper surface finish
• Compare product to sample (colour)
• Record results on paper or electronic format
• Use caliper/micrometer/ measuring tape or other tools to ensure product meets specifications
• Compare product to production drawings
• Perform “Go” “No-go” Gauges/Assembly Parts tests
• Check guarding, oi/water levels, check/change filters
• Maintain the machine during a “blip”
• Maintain the machine during “more than a blip”

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilograms.
• Ability to work rotating shifts

Shift Continental (Night & Days)

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Week 1

7am- 7pm

7am- 7pm

7pm- 7am

7pm- 7am

Week 2

7pm- 7am

7pm- 7am

7pm- 7am

Week 3

7pm- 7am

7pm- 7am

7am- 7pm

7am- 7pm

Week 4

7am- 7pm

7am- 7pm

7am- 7pm

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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.