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Westlake Chemical Corporation

Fabrication Operator-Lead (1st Shift)

Westlake Chemical Corporation, Mcpherson, Kansas, United States, 67460

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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 WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

SUMMARY Responsible for all operations involved in making couplings for pipe.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May include, but are not limited to, the following:

Adhere to all safety policies and procedures; perform tasks in a safe manner.

Position personnel according to scheduled rotation system.

Obtain pipe and packaging specification.

Set-up coupling lathes and related equipment to different sizes according to specifications and production schedule.

Assist operators in adjusting equipment to produce products within specification.

Checks parts for dimensions.

Responsible for training employees on all equipment in department as the employee progresses in the wage system.

Recommends employee advancement to the Supervisor.

Assists with procuring materials needed for production. Must use tape measure, plug gauge, dial indicator, inside caliper, dial caliper, and burr knife.

Must operate the

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