Fabricator

Westlake•Lodi, CA

8d•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. This role is responsible for the safe set-up, operation, and cleaning of a Spin Weld machine to produce a quality product according to quality control standards and product specifications. The role is also responsible for slotting well casing pipe to customer specifications for well screens and slotting pipe of all classes for underdrain pipe.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Able to perform repetitive movements through shift.
Able to read, write, and understand and use a calculator, micrometer, tape measure, calipers, and O.D. tape.
Frequent lifting and/or carrying of 0-50 lbs.
Standing or walking most of each work shift.
Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, twisting, reaching, and handling.
Able to work in very hot conditions in summer, cold conditions in winter and dusty from pipe slotting.
Able to wear safety glasses, hearing protection, a bump cap, and safety shoes.
Able to understand, read, and write English.

Responsibilities

Work safely and maintain a safe, clean work environment, and perform available work as required by the supervisor.
Perform complete setups and changeovers.
Maintain the saw blades, bearings, and shafts to keep them in good working order.
Operate a forklift to bring in required pipe from storage.
Clean and wash each lift after slotting.
Clean the area and keep it free from dust on the ground.
Follow all safety JSAs, LOTO, policies, OPLs, and procedures.
Safely inspect equipment prior to use, make simple adjustments, and shut down the spin weld machine and fabrication saw as required by the daily schedule.
Read, operate, and understand all controls and warning devices along with cutting riser pipe and spin welding caps and Nelson fittings on riser pipe.
Keep piece count and perform detailed and accurate record-keeping on the computer system or on paper as required.
Clear out plastic from the end of pipe after it is cut, ensure pipe is free from chips and cracks.
Inspect pipe before and after the spin weld process is performed and check piece before adding it to finished inventory.
Keep count and package finished pipe according to instructions.
All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.