QA Technician
About the role
WESTLAKE PIPE & FITTINGS, a Westlake company, is a leading polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe manufacturer in North America. Founded in 1992, WESTLAKE manufactures a broad range of gasketed, solvent welded, and restrained joint pipes for a diverse range of markets including municipal water and sewer, residential plumbing, water well, agricultural irrigation, turf and mining.
A career at Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake Company, 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.
Responsibilities
Responsible for all aspects of quality to maintain quality standards set by the Company. This person is responsible for all Quality Assurance testing of finished product in accordance with North American Pipe’s standard procedures.
- Performs a variety of physical testing of product, including but not limited to; rubber ring testing, impact, quick burst, flattening, brabender, long term testing and all other required QA testing
- Completes paperwork and reports as needed.
- Uses a variety of tools and instruments to assess and inspect product.
- Checks the quality of finished goods, including those loaded for delivery, and returned goods for acceptance to stock.
- Reviews stocked pipe periodically and identifies damaged product to be removed from inventory.
- Must maintain area to be clean and free from safety hazards.
- Other duties may be assigned to assist in daily plant operations.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Three years’ experience or training/education in production and/or quality control.
- B Operator or above (for internal candidates)
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to sit or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.
The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Benefits
Competitive Pay & Benefits
- Benefits Effective Day 1
- Medical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Dental (Delta Dental), and Vision (VSP)
- 401k (4% match)
- Annual Retirement Contribution (3%)
- Company paid Life & AD&D 2x your annual salary
- Multiple complimentary Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Quarterly Incentive Program (QIP) Bonus up to 8% of your quarter’s earnings
- Annual Discretionary Bonus
- Paid Vacation, Floating Holiday, and Holiday pay (specific)
- M-F Schedule
- Free Lunch Fridays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Fitness Reimbursement Program
- Pay for Knowledge Program
- Opportunity for Advancement