Machine Operator

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.

Wage

$23.34 per hour

$1.00 shift premium (nights)

We build communities, let us build your career

Why choose Westlake Pipe & Fittings?

• Benefits Day after probation!
• Structured Retirement Savings Plan: The Company will match your contributions up to a certain percentage.
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Fitness Reimbursement Program: The Company will reimburse up to 50%.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation
• Training & Development - Access to multiple platforms of learning (online, in person, 3rd party training institutions)
• Community Relations - We support and encourage our employees to volunteer their time and efforts in worthwhile causes and donate funds to assist various charitable groups.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Distinguish between types of material - Properly mix or sort by colour or other properties.
• Load and unload raw material bins/hoppers (i.e. maintain raw material levels to ensure line operation).
• Report any deficiencies in systems, facilities, machinery, equipment and/or tools immediately to your supervisor.
• Record and/or report product or equipment damage/nonconformities to your supervisor as required.
• Comply with Safety and Quality Assurance policies and procedures.
• Participate and contribute to production efficiency.
• Construct packaging, prepare and apply label to package, package product as per specification.
• Keep work area clean, dispose of recycling and waste in proper bins.
• Participate in the PVC Recovery program, ensure recycling of scrap and other materials.
• Place raw material in proper storage location.
• Place finished goods in proper storage location.
• Inspect product for squareness/straightness/proper surface finish.
• Compare product to sample (colour).
• Record results on paper or electronic format.
• Use caliper/micrometer/measuring tape or other tools to ensure product meets specifications.
• Compare product to production drawings.
• Perform “Go” “No-go” Gauges/Assembly Parts tests.
• Maintain the machine during a “blip”.
• Maintain the machine during “more than a blip”.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilograms.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

Schedule:

Week 1: Sunday 7am-7pm, Monday 7am-7pm, Tuesday 7pm-7am, Thursday 7pm-7am.

Week 2: Friday 7pm-7am, Saturday 7pm-7am.

Week 3: Sunday 7pm-7am, Monday 7pm-7am, Tuesday 7am-7pm, Thursday 7am-7pm.

Week 4: Friday 7am-7pm, Saturday 7am-7pm.

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.

For more information, visit the company's website at www.westlake.com.