Slotting Lead Operator (D Shift)

Westlake•McPherson, KS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. 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 restrai ned 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 . SUMMARY Responsible for all operations involved in making slotted pipe.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English.
Communication skills (written and verbal) and be able to work well with lathe operators, shift leaders an office personnel.
Shares information with co-workers as needed.
Ability to read a tape measure, add and subtract two digit numbers, plus use calculator.
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 instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Intermediate knowledge of computers, SAP and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all safety policies and procedures; perform tasks in a safe manner.
Position personnel according to scheduled rotation system.
Obtain pipe and packaging specification.
Set-up screen saws and related equipment to different sizes according to specifications and production schedule.
Assist operators in adjusting equipment to produce products within specification.
Checks parts for dimensions.
Loads and unloads pipe at slotting saw.
Operates slotting saw safely and follows all work instructions and JSA’s.
Responsible for training employees on all equipment in department as the employee progresses.
Assists with procuring materials needed for production.
Must use tape measure, calipers, and feeler gauges.
Record employee absence.
Answer employee technical questions when information is known.
Direct employees to Fabrication manager or HR/Safety Manger for other questions.
Responsible for completion of production and quality paperwork.
In the event of an accident or injury immediately notify the Shift supervisor on duty.
Contact Maintenance Department to get equipment repaired when necessary.
Ability and willingness to take on additional assignments as requested by management.