Westlake
Fabrication Operator (1st Shift) – Westlake
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Fabrication Operator (1st Shift)
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Westlake
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 a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation.
Summary Responsible for all operations involved in making couplings for pipe.
Duties And Responsibilities
Adhere to all safety policies and procedures; perform tasks in a safe manner.
Checks parts for dimensions.
Assists with procuring materials needed for production. Must use tape measure, plug gauge, dial indicator, inside caliper, dial caliper, and burr knife.
Operate various equipment to include cutting couplings, machining couplings on the lathes, drilling holes, putting in set screws, hydro testing couplings, and packaging.
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; communication skills (written and verbal) and be able to work well with lathe operators, shift leaders and office personnel; shares information with co-workers as needed.
Ability to read a tape measure, add and subtract two digit numbers, and use a calculator. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office.
Physical Demands Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, 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; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40‑50 lbs, as well as standing or walking most of the shift. Specific vision abilities required 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 moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid, hot and cold conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Chemical Manufacturing
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Fabrication Operator (1st Shift)
role at
Westlake
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 a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation.
Summary Responsible for all operations involved in making couplings for pipe.
Duties And Responsibilities
Adhere to all safety policies and procedures; perform tasks in a safe manner.
Checks parts for dimensions.
Assists with procuring materials needed for production. Must use tape measure, plug gauge, dial indicator, inside caliper, dial caliper, and burr knife.
Operate various equipment to include cutting couplings, machining couplings on the lathes, drilling holes, putting in set screws, hydro testing couplings, and packaging.
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; communication skills (written and verbal) and be able to work well with lathe operators, shift leaders and office personnel; shares information with co-workers as needed.
Ability to read a tape measure, add and subtract two digit numbers, and use a calculator. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office.
Physical Demands Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, 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; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40‑50 lbs, as well as standing or walking most of the shift. Specific vision abilities required 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 moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid, hot and cold conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Chemical Manufacturing
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