Vinyl Siding Extrusion Technician – Night Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid vacation from day one

10 paid holidays

5 caregiver leave days

Bonuses based on plant performance

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision insurance (

Job summary

Westlake Chemical in Ohio is seeking an experienced extrusion operator to own the vinyl siding extrusion line and ensure quality finished products. You will troubleshoot issues, operate dies, and lead line setup while maintaining safety and production records.

The role requires strong reading/writing in English, solid math and problem-solving abilities, and the energy to work 12-hour shifts (7:00am–7:00pm or 7:00pm–7:00am).

Qualifications

• Prior hands-on extrusion experience.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Good communication skills.
• Good math and problem-solving skills.
• Able to learn and retain product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Set-ups and teardowns of extrusion line including installation and changeover of dies.
• Start up line and ensure quality finished products.
• Troubleshoot and monitor extrusion lines to maintain efficiency and quality.
• Produce quality product at lowest cost and maintain production records.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards; assist and lead line personnel.

Skills

extrusion experience

english proficiency

communication skills

math and problem-solving

product knowledge learning

Job description

Westlake Chemical in Ohio is seeking an experienced extrusion operator to own the vinyl siding extrusion line and ensure quality finished products. You will troubleshoot issues, operate dies, and lead line setup while maintaining safety and production records.

The role requires strong reading/writing in English, solid math and problem-solving abilities, and the energy to work 12-hour shifts (7:00am–7:00pm or 7:00pm–7:00am).