Extruder Operator
Company: Westlake Management Services
Location: Lodi
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Westlake Pipe & Fittings invites you to further your career and
participate in the cutting edge of PVC pipe and fittings products.
We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our team and
continue our leadership in the PVC industry.Benefits day 1, 4% 401k
match plus 2% annual employer contribution, quarterly incentive
plan up to 8%, plus programs for fitness reimbursement, educational
assistance, and employee assistance. Take your career to the next
level and join us now!Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake company
(NYSE:WLK), is the second-largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and
fittings manufacturer in North America. With 35 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, Facebook and Twitter.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. SUMMARYThe production
operator is assigned to a specific work area on a production shift.
He or she is responsible for the efficient operation of the
production equipment and required to perform the following duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMust 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.An A level
operator perform all duties required of Production "C" and "B"
operators.Assist in the training of Production "C" and "B"
operators.A C or B Operator performs all duties and SOPs as listed
in the Quality Manual.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 requiredEDUCATION,
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONSHigh School diploma or equivalent
required. No prior experience or training.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.PHYSICAL
DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is
frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch,
handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The
employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. 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, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust
focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical
parts. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold and
extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside
weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is
usually loud. Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake Company is an
equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics
protected by applicable legislation.If you are an active Westlake
employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not
apply here. Please go to your Workday homepage and click on the
"Careers" worklet and view "Westlake Career Opportunities".
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