Extrusion Operator - D Shift

Westlake•McPherson, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The production operator is assigned to a specific cell or work area on a production shift and is responsible for the efficient operation of the production equipment. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturers in North America, supplying a wide range of products for diverse markets. The company focuses on product development and building 'A Better Foundation'.

Requirements

No prior experience or training required.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
Maintain operation of multiple lines, including loading gaskets and packaging end product for shipment.
Visually inspect product for quality assurance purposes.
Measure and record pipe dimensions as required.
Take the proper action according to SPC Charting.
Control dimensions to maintain pipe specifications with direct supervision.
Move bundled pipe from work area (scrap and good product).
Assist in production line start-up activities and changeovers.
Follow all operational and safety procedures.
Cut and band scrap as directed.
Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area per established housekeeping standards.
Understand Belling Operations.
Report any equipment malfunctions, product defects or unsafe conditions immediately.
Read and Understand SOP’s contained in Operator Manual.
Relieve and assist other operators as needed.
Work as a team with other personnel.
Other duties as required.
Follows all SAFETY rules per orientation.
Possess the skill and ability to purge a line down with supervision.
Proper stacking of pipe in lifts.
Perform visual inspection for quality of pipe; seek higher authority when in doubt.
Remove gaskets from scrap pipe.
Knows and can display how to get all quality readings from the pipe.
Can accurately fill out and use the Control Charts to maintain weights at or below goal.
Is responsible for assisting supervisor and manufacturing personnel during changeovers.
Is responsible for recording vacuum on vent system and notifies supervisor or lead operator on any low vacuum.
Can completely and accurately fill out operator sheets.
Is responsible for cutting any quality samples assigned by QC.
Can communicate all issues to both lead operator and the supervisor.
Maintaining clean, organized work area.
Is responsible for keeping gaskets loaded in beller when running gasketed product.