Lead Vinyl Siding Extruder – Night Shift

Westlake Chemical; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation starting day one

10 paid holidays starting day one

Caregiver leave days

Bonuses based on plant performance

401(k) with company match

Free safety shoes

Free prescription safety glasses

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Fitness reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Life insurance (2x salary)

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking a skilled extrusion line operator in Columbus, OH to own and operate a vinyl siding extrusion line. You’ll work 12-hour shifts (7:00am–7:00pm or 7:00pm–7:00am), troubleshoot, and drive continuous improvement to meet quality standards.

Starting pay ranges from $24.00 to $30.01 per hour, with a $2.00 night shift differential and a $1,000 sign-on bonus for new hires. Benefits include vacation from day one, holidays, and comprehensive health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Hands-on extrusion experience required.
• Must read, write, speak English.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to learn and retain product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down extrusion line including installation and changing of dies.
• Start up and obtain quality finished products.
• Troubleshoot and monitor extrusion lines.
• Produce quality product at the lowest cost.
• Maintain equipment required to package finished product.
• Assist and lead personnel assigned to extrusion line.
• Observe quality level and meet VSI certification requirements.
• Maintain production records: rates, amounts, scrap, set-up, downtime.
• Perform general material handling and packaging duties.
• Maintain safety standards and good housekeeping.

Skills

Extrusion experience

English literacy

Math & problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Micrometers

Precision rulers

Pliers

Screwdrivers

Vise grips

C-clamps

Fixtures

Job description

Westlake Chemical is seeking a skilled extrusion line operator in Columbus, OH to own and operate a vinyl siding extrusion line. You’ll work 12-hour shifts (7:00am–7:00pm or 7:00pm–7:00am), troubleshoot, and drive continuous improvement to meet quality standards.

Starting pay ranges from $24.00 to $30.01 per hour, with a $2.00 night shift differential and a $1,000 sign-on bonus for new hires. Benefits include vacation from day one, holidays, and comprehensive health and retirement plans.