Extrusion Process Technician

Westlake Chemical; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Pipe & Fittings is seeking a production operator to join our team. The role involves operating production equipment, maintaining safety and cleanliness, and performing duties across extrusion lines under supervision.

You will read and adjust controls, document settings, and ensure product quality to meet manufacturing standards. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and no prior experience is necessary.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Must work safely and maintain a safe, clean work environment, and perform available work as required by the supervisor.
• Responsible for startup, adjustment, and shut down of the extruder, haul off, saw, die, oil heater, steam tank, water tank, and auxiliary equipment.
• Must be able to read, operate and understand all controls and warning devices along with making die, motor RPM, temperature, and pipe wall adjustments for producing products according to manufacturing standards with minimum supervision.
• Must perform detailed and accurate record-keeping in computer data system.
• Must be familiar with product standards and specifications.
• Must inspect pipe on-line as required and each finished pack or reel before adding it to finished inventory.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Westlake Pipe & Fittings is seeking a production operator to join our team. The role involves operating production equipment, maintaining safety and cleanliness, and performing duties across extrusion lines under supervision.

You will read and adjust controls, document settings, and ensure product quality to meet manufacturing standards. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and no prior experience is necessary.