Vinyl Siding Extrusion Technician — Hands-On Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation on Day One

Ten paid holidays on Day One

401(k) with company match up to 4% + 3

Medical, Dental and Vision insuranceon

Tuition Reimbursement

Safety Shoes

Prescription Safety Glasses

Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Free Basic Life Insurance (2x salary)

Sign-on bonus $1,000

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation is hiring for a hands-on extrusion operator responsible for the vinyl siding extrusion line. You will set up/teardown dies, start up lines, troubleshoot issues, and ensure quality products while controlling costs.

You’ll lead assigned crew, monitor VSI-compliant quality, and maintain accurate production records in a fast-paced facility. The role requires prior extrusion experience, strong English, math, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to learn product

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set-ups and teardowns of extrusion line, install dies and operate the line.
• Start up and ensure quality finished products.
• Troubleshoot and monitor extrusion lines.
• Produce quality product at lowest cost.
• Prepare and manage packaging equipment for finished goods.
• Lead personnel on the extrusion line.
• Monitor quality to meet VSI certification; adjust as needed.
• Maintain production records: rates, output, scrap, setup, downtime.
• Adhere to safety standards and housekeeping.

Skills

Extrusion experience

English literacy

Communication

Math skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Micrometers

Precision rulers

Pliers

Screwdrivers

Vise grips

C-clamps

Fixtures

Job description

Westlake Chemical Corporation is hiring for a hands-on extrusion operator responsible for the vinyl siding extrusion line. You will set up/teardown dies, start up lines, troubleshoot issues, and ensure quality products while controlling costs.

You’ll lead assigned crew, monitor VSI-compliant quality, and maintain accurate production records in a fast-paced facility. The role requires prior extrusion experience, strong English, math, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to learn product