Operator-$22-$28 per hour-Sign on Bonus $1,000!

Westlake Pipe & Fittings; Yucca (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $1,000

Night shift premium: 10% base hourly wage

401(k) match plus annual contribution

Quarterly incentive plan up to 8%

Programs for fitness reimbursement

Educational assistance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Westlake Pipe & Fittings in Yucca, Arizona, is seeking a Production Operator to handle various production tasks on shift. No prior experience is necessary, making this a great opportunity for those looking to enter the manufacturing field.

The successful candidate will operate production equipment, inspect products for quality, and ensure compliance with safety protocols. Benefits include a sign-on bonus, health coverage from day one, and a night shift premium.

Qualifications

• Ability to read simple sentences and recognize patterns in words.
• Capable of adding and subtracting two-digit numbers.
• Ability to work with detailed instructions and handle concrete problems.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment efficiently and safely.
• Maintain multiple production lines and inspect product quality.
• Assist in startup activities and ensure safety procedures.

Skills

Ability to read English

Basic mathematical skills

Understanding of SOPs

Education

No prior experience or training required

Job description

Sign on Bonus of $1,000!
Night Shift Premium: 10% Base Hourly Wage
Benefits from day 1: 4% 401(k) match plus 2% annual employer contribution, quarterly incentive plan up to 8%, and programs for fitness reimbursement, educational assistance, and employee assistance.

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest manufacturers of polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings in North America. The company operates 23 manufacturing and distribution locations and supplies a wide range of products for municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water wells, pools, spas, and agricultural irrigation.

Summary

The production operator is assigned to a specific cell or work area on a production shift. The operator is responsible for the efficient operation of production equipment and performs the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain operation of multiple lines, including loading gaskets and packaging end product for shipment.
• Visually inspect product for quality assurance purposes.
• Measure and record pipe dimensions as required.
• Take the proper action according to SPC charting control dimensions to maintain pipe specifications under direct supervision.
• Move bundled pipe from work area (scrap and good product).
• Assist in production line start‑up activities and changeovers.
• Follow all operational and safety procedures.
• Cut and band scrap as directed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area per established housekeeping standards.
• Understand Belling operations.
• Report any equipment malfunctions, product defects, or unsafe conditions immediately.
• Read and understand SOPs contained in the Operator Manual.
• Relieve and assist other operators as needed.
• Work as a team with other personnel.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience: No prior experience or training required.
• Language skills: Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable English words, recognize similarities and differences between words and series of numbers, and print and speak simple sentences.
• Mathematical skills: Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers, multiply and divide with tens and hundreds, and perform these operations using units of American money and weight, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning ability: Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Work environment: Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold and heat, occasional outside weather conditions, and a typically loud noise level.
• Compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. markets. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, experience, and skillset. Sign‑on payments and other compensation may be offered as part of a total compensation package, including 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.