Blending Operator - (T2)

Westlake • Wichita Falls, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division, is a leading manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride pipes and fittings in North America. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers 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.

Requirements

• Position requires license to operate fork truck, LOTO Authorized & Fall Protection.
• Intermediate knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English.
• Communication skills (written and verbal) and be able to work well with operators, shift leaders and office personnel.
• Shares information with co-workers as needed.
• Ability to read a tape measure, 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.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Must be capable of operating, reading, and understanding all controls and warning devices on the blend control panel and system, along with making proper adjustments for blending the product within manufacturing standards.
• Ability to recognize all ingredients and materials visually.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Responsibilities

• Operates all equipment and selects materials required to provide consistent material to extruders and maintain blend inventory.
• Responsible for regrind operations and maintaining the proper amount of regrind to maintain the extruding operation.
• Performs the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities required in blending and regrind areas.
• Sets the mixer system to properly produce compound needed for production.
• Weighs all ingredients to the designated specifications.
• Makes proper machine adjustments and performs minor maintenance to ensure consistent quality blends, safe operation and optimum output of compounding system.
• Completes all reports and paperwork.
• Transports loads of materials with forklift.
• Climbs silos when needed.
• May be required to load and unload resin/compound from railcars.
• Performs basic preventative maintenance as needed.
• Keeps area clean, safe and organized.
• Meets specified performance requirements of the job.
• Responsible for the blend operation – keeping micro ingredient hoppers filled, setting batch scales, using correct formulas, and keeping accurate written records.
• Operates, reads, and understands all controls and warning devices on the blend control panel and system, along with making proper adjustments for blending the product within manufacturing standards.
• Makes routine inspections of mixing operation, mixer system and silos.
• Performs daily inspection (on each shift) on all blend-related equipment using inspection form, and notifying supervision and maintenance immediately for any material leaks that are discovered inside or outside.
• Keeps upper and lower blend rooms, silos and surrounding areas, railcar siding, and push/pull clean of powdered materials to contain the powder and prevent release of material into the air.
• Assists in month-end inventory to include counting raw materials, blended materials, and components.
• Writes work orders to get equipment repaired.
• Must be safety conscious, obey all safety rules and promote consistent safety with all employees.
• Performs any additional work as assigned by Blending Leader or management.

Benefits

• Med, Den, Vision
• 401k (4% match)
• Annual Retirement Contribution (3%)
• Life & AD&D
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Pay for Knowledge Program
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be offered as part of a total compensation package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed