Extruder Operator Assistant - 12 HR OPM Shift 7p-7a

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.

The primary purpose of this position will be the start-up, shutdown, running and maintaining, the downstream extrusion operations. The goal of this position will be to assist the extruder technicians in keeping the extrusion lines running continuously and efficiently, while producing a product that meets or exceeds our customer's expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Set-up downstream equipment.
• Handle raw material and finished product.
• Testing of product to ensure it meets Westlake standards.
• Assist in minor maintenance when needed.
• Assist the Extruder Technician when need or asked.
• 5S of the extrusion lines
• Learn the extruder operation to be able to back up the technician.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations
• Mechanical aptitude
• Be able to work a 12 hour shift.
• Be able to pass a forklift test and maintain the required forklift license.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

• High school or GED equivalent.
• 1-3 years relevant experience

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Prolong standing or in stationary position
• Complete repetitive movements such as typing
• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
• Complete repetitive movements
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders
• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions

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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