Extruder Operator

Westlake•Lodi, CA

6d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The production operator is assigned to a specific work area on a production shift. They are responsible for the efficient operation of the production equipment and required to perform the following duties. 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. Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. With 23 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 and Facebook.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
No prior experience or training.
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.

Responsibilities

Must 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.
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.
Assist in the training of Production "C" and "B" operators.
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 required.