Operator I-Machine

Westlake • Carrollton, TX

102d

About The Position

The Machine Operator is responsible for safe operation of Granulating, material handling, extrusion, mobile equipment, and light maintenance. This role involves complying with Westlake's Safety Policies and Procedures, ensuring regular punctual attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility. The operator will provide safety leadership in promoting and creating a zero-injury safety culture, operate equipment and machinery safely and efficiently, and set up and operate machines for routine established work. Responsibilities also include processing treatment of materials, monitoring and troubleshooting equipment for proper operation, and using specialized equipment specific to profile extrusion, granulation, and recycling of plastics. The operator will help maintain a clean environment, identify recyclable materials, adjust and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, and ensure quality control by examining products for defects.

Requirements

• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to use basic computer software applications.
• Legible handwriting required.
• Ability to perform repetitive work.
• Ability to work and communicate within a team.
• Basic mathematical competencies up to and including some algebra.
• Ability to follow step-by-step instructions.
• Ability to maintain focus and pay attention to detail.
• Manual skills to operate machines, tools, and move parts.
• Able to work unsupervised and be self-motivated.
• Must be able to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent changes.
• Ability to work an 8 to 12-hour shift.
• Ability to report out and communicate in writing and verbally.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in PVC profile extrusions and/or recycling.
• Experience in plastics extrusion, compounding, or injection molding.
• Prior years of experience in the field or related area.
• Background in mechanics and electrical.
• Experience in manufacturing is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• High School or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Westlake's Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Provide safety leadership in promoting a zero-injury safety culture.
• Operate equipment and machinery safely and efficiently.
• Set up and operate machines for routine established work.
• Process treatment of materials.
• Monitor and troubleshoot equipment for proper operation.
• Use specialized equipment for profile extrusion, granulation, and recycling of plastics.
• Help maintain a clean environment including all forms of housekeeping.
• Identify recyclable materials for processing.
• Adjust, program, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Accurately operate devices.
• Read, interpret, and measure parts for quality control and assurance.
• Examine products for defects and correct them.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED