Extrusion Operator - Nights (T3)

Westlake•Wichita Falls, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division, is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturers 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. The production operator is assigned to a specific cell or 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.

Requirements

Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to sit.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40-50lbs.
Standing or walking most of the shift.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Understand Belling Operations.

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