Fabrication Operator (3rd Shift) Job at Westlake in McPherson

Overview

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturers 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 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.

Role: Fabrication Operator (3rd Shift)

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures; perform tasks in a safe manner.
• Check parts for dimensions.
• Assist with procuring materials needed for production. Use tape measure, plug gauge, dial indicator, inside caliper, dial caliper, and burr knife.
• Operate equipment to cut couplings, machine couplings on lathes, drill holes, install set screws, hydro test couplings, and package.
• Responsible for completion of production and quality paperwork.
• Answer employee technical questions when information is known.
• Direct employees to Fabrication Manager or HR/Safety Manager for other questions.
• Contact Fabrication Manager or Fabrication Leader if problems arise.
• 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.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English. Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work well with lathe operators, shift leaders, and office personnel. Shares information with co-workers as needed.
• Ability to read a tape measure, perform basic arithmetic (adding/subtracting two-digit numbers), and use calculators. Ability to work with American units of measure (money, weight, volume, distance).
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 40–50 lbs., and stand or walk most of the shift. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment may include moving mechanical parts and exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, hot and cold conditions, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, outside weather, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.