Operator- $19.10 per hour-Days

Westlake Chemical; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Employer contributions

Quarterly incentives

Fitness reimbursement

Educational assistance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Westlake Pipe & Fittings in Greensboro, NC, is seeking an extrusion operator to startup, run, and shut down the extrusion line, monitor product quality, and adjust die settings and temperatures as required. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe work environment, keeping accurate production records, and supporting continuous improvement efforts in a high-volume manufacturing cell.

The role requires reading controls, performing routine maintenance, and collaborating with team leads to meet

Qualifications

• Must read, operate and understand all controls and warning devices.
• Must perform die changes and adjust machine settings for product quality.
• Must keep accurate production records in the data system.

Responsibilities

• Start up, adjust, and shut down the extrusion line.
• Monitor and adjust die, RPM, temperature, and pipe wall to meet standards.
• Maintain detailed production records and reports.
• Inspect finished products and ensure compliance with specs.
• Work safely and follow company policies.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading controls

Basic math

Record keeping

Problem solving

Education

No prior experience or training

Tools

Controls & warning devices

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.

Benefits day 1, 4% 401k match plus 3% annual employer contribution, quarterly incentive plans up to 8%, plus programs for fitness reimbursement, educational assistance, and employee assistance.

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.

We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers and encourages our associates to succeed through individual achievement and teamwork. A career at Westlake Pipe & Fittings, is enriched with an innovative spirit, high work ethic, and rewarding experiences. We foster a culture that supports professional development, personal growth, and opportunities for advancement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.
• Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
• 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.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Start up and shut down an extrusion line.
• Prepare production reports and maintain records of machine settings.
• Monitor and make proper machine adjustments as required to ensure product quality, safe operation and optimal output of assigned production lines.
• Demonstrated ability to make die changes.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. No prior experience or training. Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. 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 detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE No prior experience or training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, 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 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. The pay range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be offered as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits).

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