Painter 1st Shift

Job Summary

The Production Operator/Painter works directly in the manufacturing area ensuring quality standards are met, painting, removing stone from molds, and packing accurately, and performs any other duty needed to support production. Starting pay: $21.00.

• Comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Apply color to molds with spray or brush according to quality standards.
• Apply acid spray to molds.
• Pull stones from mold and pack in boxes, ensuring the accurate amount of product is packed.
• Review quality standards of stones (e.g., air bubbles, color, deformations).
• Scrape excess cement from molds, pull cement up in corner molds.
• Ensure that all packaging, including labels, staples, box type, and assembly, are in accordance with proper standards.
• Clean molds to reduce over‑pour in the mold.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to keep a safe work environment.
• Respect scheduled rotation of breaks and lunches.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by department and area management.
• Train and be able to perform duties within any production lines and/or position when help is required.
• Provide regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent safety and attendance record.
• Knowledge of all mold textures and stone colors.
• Ability to apply OSHA safety standards related to the job.
• Proficient forklift driver with certification preferred.
• Basic reading, writing, and numerical ability.
• Ability to communicate to proper personnel when changes or problems occur.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, overtime, and weekends.
• Ability to follow directions and perform tasks with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work as a team player.

No minimum education requirement. No prior experience or training required.

• Exhibit prolonged standing or stationary position.
• Complete repetitive movements.
• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable.
• Use all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection).
• Lift, move, or transport items up to 50 pounds.
• Move or traverse throughout the facilities.
• Ascend/descend stairs or ladders.
• Work around dust, chemicals, and other substances in various environmental conditions.

This is not necessarily an all‑inclusive list of job‑related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.

El Operador de Producción/Pintor trabaja directamente en el área de manufactura asegurando que se cumplan los estándares de calidad, pintando, retirando la piedra de los moldes y empacando con precisión, así como realizando cualquier otra tarea necesaria para apoyar la producción del producto. Pago inicial: $21.00.

• Cumplir con las políticas y procedimientos de seguridad.
• Aplicar color a los moldes con pistola o brocha de acuerdo con los estándares de calidad.
• Aplicar rociador de ácido a los moldes.
• Retirar las piedras del molde y empacarlas en cajas, asegurando que se empaque la cantidad correcta de producto.
• Revisar los estándares de calidad de las piedras (por ejemplo, burbujas de aire, color, deformaciones).
• Raspar el exceso de…