Operator I-Machine-1

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.​

JOB SUMMARY 
The Machine Operator is responsible for safe operation of Granulating, material handling, extrusion, mobile equipment, and light maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Comply with Westlake's Safety Policies and Procedures.  
• Regular punctual attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility. 
• Provide safety leadership in promoting and creating a zero-injury safety culture. 
• Operate equipment and machinery safely and efficiently. 
• Set up and operate machines for routine established work. 
• Process treatment of materials. 
• Monitor and troubleshoot equipment for proper operation 
• Use specialized equipment specific to profile extrusion, granulation, and recycling of plastics.
• Help maintain a clean environment including all forms of housekeeping
• Identify the material that is recyclable to process.  
• Adjust, program, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment. 
• Accurately operate and devices. 
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned. 
• Read, interpret, and measure parts for quality control and assurance (QA/QC).
• Examine product for defects and correct them.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES  

• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude. 
• Problem solving and decision-making skills. 
• Ability to use basic computer software applications. 
• Legible handwriting required. 
• Ability to perform repetitive work. 
• Ability to work and communicate within a team and assume multiple roles within a day.
• Basic mathematical competencies up to and including some algebra 
• Ability to follow step-by-step instructions. 
• Ability to maintain focus and pay attention to detail. 
• Manual skills to operate machines, tools, and move parts. 
• Able to work unsupervised and be self-motivated.
• Must be able to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities. 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent changes. 
• Ability to work an 8 to 12-hour shift.
• Ability to report out and communicate in writing and verbal run status and daily run sheets.
• Able to learn and retain product knowledge.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 

• Preferred experience in PVC profile extrusions and/or recycling.
• Experience in plastics extrusion, compounding, or injection molding.
• Prior years of experience in the field or related area. 
• Background in mechanics and electrical. 
• Experience in manufacturing is a plus. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook. 
• High School or GED equivalent.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The employee should possess the ability to: 

• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable. 
• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out.  
• Prolong standing or in stationary position.  
• Complete repetitive movements. 
• Bend and/or twist.  
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities. 
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders.
• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions. 
• Wear all the required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision, and hardhat protection). 
• Obtain and maintain a forklift and scissor lift license.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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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