Machine Operator-Production

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.

Starting Pay: $22.13 - $25.05 based on experience. Skill Based Learning
- Earn up to $29.12/Hr. within first year. Work 2/2/3 Rotation 12hr shifts – You only work 50% of the Year!

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is the second-largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. With 35 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 the website at  and follow us on Linked In, Facebook and Twitter.

Are you a motivated self-starter who enjoys working with your hands making a quality product? Do you enjoy the challenge of troubleshooting an issue from start to resolution? Have you asked yourself,  Does the company I work for care for my safety and overall future career development?  Do you enjoy working in a smaller environment with a close family feel?

Westlake believes in creating a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers and encourages our associates to succeed through individual achievement and teamwork. A career at Westlake Pipe & Fittings, is enriched with an innovative spirit, high work ethic, and rewarding experiences. We foster a culture that supports professional development, personal growth, and opportunities for advancement.

• Quarterly Incentive Program
  - Bonus up to 8% each quarter earnings
• Pay for Knowledge Program
  - Skill Based Learning for C, B and A Level Operators
• Shift Premium 8% - 10% per hour for Night positions
• Benefits Effective Day 1:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Holiday pay, Floating Holidays
• 401k (4% match), and Annual Retirement Contribution (3%)
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Scholarships for High School seniors
  - Children of Employee
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Annual Wellness checks
• Free lunch Fridays

• Operation of automated extrusion lines, including loading gaskets and packaging end product for shipment
• Eye for detail, visually inspect product for quality assurance purposes.
• Analytical with a passion for math and measurements, measure and record pipe dimensions as required.
• Take the proper action according to SPC Charting
• Problem solver, control dimensions to maintain pipe specifications with direct supervision.
• You enjoy operating equipment and driving forklifts in order to move bundled pipe from the work area (scrap and good product).
• Own the process of making quality PVC pipe, assist in production line start-up activities and changeovers.
• High safety standard both personally and in the workplace
• Great with hand tools, cut and band scrap as directed.
• You take pride in a clean and organized work environment
• You expect equipment and tools to properly do your job, report any equipment malfunctions, product defects or unsafe conditions immediately.
• You enjoy working as an individual, however, also thrive in a team environment, the Operator position is the best of both worlds.

HSED Diploma or GED preferred, no prior experience required.

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