Bead Glazer

Westlake Chemical; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Bead/Glazer position opening on our manufacturing line. The role focuses on fitting bead around windows, ensuring correct size, style and finish while maintaining pace in production.

Responsibilities include glazing sealants, frame fabrication, safety leadership, inspection of materials, and teamwork in a high-noise, physically demanding environment. High school diploma preferred; manufacturing experience a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Manufacturing: 1 year experience (Preferred).
• Must be able to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work with and understand hand tools.
• Ability to distinguish basic colors.
• Ability to read the tape measure accurately.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Westlake Safety Policies.
• Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility.
• Provide safety leadership in promoting and creating a zero-injury safety culture.
• Evaluate the requirements needed to complete small glazing projects.
• Performs various tasks including strenuous manual labor in the heavy lifting of window and glazing products.
• Apply plastic sealant to the window.
• Thoroughly inspect job materials, ensuring the products are the correct size and style, and there is no obvious product damage or flaws.
• Fabrication of frames.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Installation of glazing sealants on the window.

Skills

Teamwork

Color vision

Tape measure

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

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.

SUMMARY

The Bead/Glazer is responsible for making sure that the plastic around the window is put in place so that it is not short from the corner. It also must be in good condition and not scratched. The Bead/Glazer must be moving fast in the production line.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with Westlake Safety Policies.
• Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility.
• Provide safety leadership in promoting and creating a zero-injury safety culture.
• Evaluate the requirements needed to complete small glazing projects.
• Performs various tasks including strenuous manual labor in the heavy lifting of window and glazing products.
• Apply plastic sealant to the window.
• Thoroughly inspect job materials, ensuring the products are the correct size & style, and that there is no obvious product damage or flaws on products required to complete the job.
• Fabrication of frames.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Installation of glazing sealants on the window.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent is a plus
• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Must be able to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work with and understand hand tools.
• Ability to distinguish basic colors.
• Ability to read the tape measure accurately.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Prolonged standing for up to 12 hours performing shift work or in a stationary position.
• Complete repetitive movements.
• Bend or twist.
• Wear all the required personal protective equipment.
• Handle, control or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Remove or replace items up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Be exposed to temperature extremes inside or out.
• Work in constant noise above 85 decibels.

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

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer.

For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com.

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe.

Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods.

Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings.

Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day.

To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com