Set-up Tech-Fabrication $21.30 hourly - Westlake Chemical Corporation : Job Details

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 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.

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

Set-up Technician-Fabrication

Summary: To effectively setup and run all fabrication machinery and to complete all secondary operations required as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of the Fabrication Set-Up is to safely and efficiently perform top-quality operational duties on a daily basis which include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Set up and operate the CNC machine, pipe cutter and any other machinery needed for all parts.
• Keep all machines clean and in safe operating condition.
• Assist the fabricators in any way needed to complete the secondary operation.
• Help material handler with moving finished goods to the warehouse.
• Other duties may be assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualifications: Must be knowledgeable of the functions of the fabrication department. Able to operate PIT equipment.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend sufficient English to follow work instructions. Legible writing.

Mathematical Skills: Basic mathematical skills and counting ability required.

Reasoning Ability: Must be able to interact and solve problems with little supervision. Take instructions from the Supervisor or Manager.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Powered Industrial Truck licenses.

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. Good eyesight. Good hand and arm strength. Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds 3 ft high on repetition.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposed to noise, heat, cold, water, oil, dirt, grease, and fumes from glue.

Training Requirements:

• General Job Duties: Knowledgeable of how to set-up and support the various production machines in the department
• Line Operation: Responsible for keeping Fabrication department equipment running/usable
• Quality Control & Auditing: Employees are trained on defective parts and how to verify counts, part numbers, pallet quantity, etc.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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