Fabrication Operator (2nd Shift)

Westlake Chemical; Kansas; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Pipe & Fittings in Kansas is seeking a production operator responsible for all steps involved in making couplings for pipe. You will adhere to safety policies, check parts for dimensions, and assist with procuring materials.

You will operate drilling and grinding equipment, perform hydro testing, and complete production and quality paperwork. Strong reading, math, and communication skills are required, with ability to work with lathe operators and shift leaders in a busy manufacturing

Qualifications

• Able to read and comprehend simple English instructions.
• Basic math and measurement skills using tape measure and calipers.
• Good communication and teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures; perform tasks in a safe manner.
• Check parts for dimensions and quality; use measuring tools as required.
• Assist with procuring materials needed for production.
• Operate equipment to cut, drill, and assemble couplings; hydro test and package.
• Complete production and quality paperwork accurately.
• Answer questions from employees and route as needed to Fabrication Manager or HR/Safety Manager.
• Notify Shift supervisor if an accident or injury occurs; coordinate with Maintenance for repairs.
• Take on additional assignments as requested by management.

Skills

Reading & comprehension

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Dial caliper

Machining lathe

Hydro testing

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.Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. With 23 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 WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.SUMMARYResponsible for all operations involved in making couplings for pipe.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMay include, but are not limited to, the following:Adhere to all safety policies and procedures; perform tasks in a safe manner.Checks parts for dimensions.Assists with procuring materials needed for production. Must use tape measure, plug gauge, dial indicator, inside caliper, dial caliper, and burr knife.Must operate the various equipment to include cutting couplings, machining couplings on the lathes, drilling holes, putting in set screws, hydro testing couplings, and packaging.Responsible for completion for production and quality paperwork.Answer employee technical questions when information is known.Direct employees to Fabrication manager or HR/Safety Manger for other questions.Contact Fabrication Manager or Fabrication Leader if problems arise.In the event of an accident or injury immediately notify the Shift supervisor on duty.Contact Maintenance Department to get equipment repaired when necessary.Ability and willingness to take on additional assignments as requested by management.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONSAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions in English. Communication skills (written and verbal) and be able to work well with lathe operators, shift leaders an office personnel. Shares information with co-workers as needed.Ability to read a tape measure, add and subtract two digit numbers, plus use calculator. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40-50lbs., as well as standing or walking most of the shift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid, hot and cold conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.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.