Operator- $19.10 per hour-Days

Benefits

• 4% 401k match plus 3% annual employer contribution
• Quarterly incentive plans up to 8%
• Programs for fitness reimbursement
• Employee educational assistance
• Employee assistance program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work safely and maintain a safe, clean work environment
• Perform startup, adjustment, and shut down of the extruder, haul off, saw, die, oil heater, steam tank, water tank, and auxiliary equipment
• Read, operate, and understand all controls and warning devices
• Make die, motor RPM, temperature, and pipe wall adjustments for producing products according to manufacturing standards with minimum supervision
• Perform detailed and accurate record-keeping in computer data system
• Be familiar with product standards and specifications
• Inspect pipe on-line as required and each finished pack or reel before adding it to finished inventory
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures
• Start up and shut down an extrusion line
• Prepare production reports and maintain records of machine settings
• Monitor and make proper machine adjustments as required to ensure product quality, safe operation, and optimal output of assigned production lines
• Demonstrate ability to make die changes
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• No prior experience or training required
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's
• 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

Education and Experience

• High school education required

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand and walk
• Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
• Sit occasionally
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus required
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration
• Occasional exposure to high, precarious places
• Noisy environment

Pay Range

The pay range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, and skillset.

About the Role

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 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.

To learn more, visit the website at WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers and encourages our associates to succeed through individual achievement and teamwork. A career at Westlake Pipe & Fittings, is enriched with an innovative spirit, high work ethic, and rewarding experiences. We foster a culture that supports professional development, personal growth, and opportunities for advancement.