Extrusion Operator (C Shift) at Westlake

McPherson, Kansas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, Plastics, PVC PipeIndustries

Requirements

No prior experience or training required
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English
Communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work well with operators, shift leaders, and office personnel; shares information with co-workers as needed
Ability to read a tape measure
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's
Ability to perform basic math operations using units of American money and weight measurement

Responsibilities

Comply with all Company policies and procedures
Maintain operation of multiple lines, including loading gaskets and packaging end product for shipment
Visually inspect product for quality assurance purposes
Measure and record pipe dimensions as required; take proper action according to SPC Charting
Control dimensions to maintain pipe specifications with direct supervision
Move bundled pipe from work area (scrap and good product)
Assist in production line start-up activities and changeovers
Follow all operational and safety procedures
Cut and band scrap as directed
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area per established housekeeping standards
Understand Belling Operations
Report any equipment malfunctions, product defects, or unsafe conditions immediately
Read and understand SOP’s contained in Operator Manual
Relieve and assist other operators as needed
Work as a team with other personnel
Follow all SAFETY rules per orientation
Possess the skill and ability to purge a line down with supervision
Properly stack pipe in lifts
Perform visual inspection for quality of pipe; seek higher authority when in doubt
Remove gaskets from scrap pipe (pipe with gaskets will NOT be placed in the scrap cart)
Know and display how to get all quality readings from the pipe
Accurately fill out and use Control Charts to maintain weights at or below goal
Assist supervisor and manufacturing personnel during changeovers (e.g., changing tank rubbers, cleaning sprayers, putting in pull pipe, cleaning around beller, spray tanks, vacuum tanks and extruder, checks print strip, performs assigned tasks during start-up)
Record vacuum on vent system and notify supervisor or lead operator on any low vacuum
Completely and accurately fill out operator sheets
Cut any quality samples assigned by QC
Communicate all issues to both lead operator and supervisor
Keep gaskets loaded in beller when running gasketed product