Quality Technician - Day Shift - $20.00/hr-2

About the role

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is the second-largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. Westlake Pipe & Fittings 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.

SO WHY WESTLAKE PIPE & FITTINGS?

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.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Pay & Benefits
- Benefits Effective Day 1
- Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (2%), Life & AD&D
- Paid Vacation
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Fitness Reimbursement Program
- Opportunity for Advancement

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This position reports directly to and will receive direction from the QC Technician Lead and Quality Control Supervisor.
The primary responsibility of the QA Technician is to perform top-quality operational duties safely and efficiently daily which include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Visual inspection per company standards, Dimension fittings using precision measuring equipment, burst pressure testing, impact testing and other tests required as per the ASTM/NSF standard. Approve, Hold, or reject the product based on the quality results.
- Perform quality assurance testing, record results, or send Quality Hold Notifications by following quality hold process & maintain Quality control records (Manually or Electronically).
- Follow all the quality processes which are in place & follow site procedures.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve non-compliance production issues by communicating to the production team.
- Support defect trend analysis investigations, assist in customer return evaluations, maintaining a clean work area by following 5S methodology by strictly following safety guidelines.
- Other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

None

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent or 1-year manufacturing experience

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift 35 pounds 3 feet high. Dexterous use of both hands and feet. Good, corrected vision and hearing. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to 70% during working hours.

Work Environment

General factory. Exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust, oil/grease/solvent welding cement and traveling powered industrial vehicles.