What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extrusion operator – Cutoff operator position at Westlake Plastics?
Description
Westlake Plastics is a world-leading manufacturer in extrusion and compression molding technologies of high-performance thermoplastics. Close collaboration with our customers and new product development have been the hallmarks of our 71 years of success.
Westlake Plastics offers a competitive hourly pay rate. Our employees receive benefits (medical, dental, prescription and vision), PTO, paid vacation, as well as your birthday off and employer matched 401K.
This is a 1st shift position with hours being 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Extrusion operator – Cutoff operations duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Cut-off operator requirements:
Mechanical Ability· Proper use of hand and power tools·
Basic awareness of electric and the risks attached·
Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs· High School Diploma or equivalent·
Valid Driver’s License
Basic math and computer skills·
Good communication skills
Westlake Plastics is a world-leading manufacturer in extrusion and compression molding technologies of high-performance thermoplastics. Close collaboration with our customers and new product development have been the hallmarks of our 71 years of success.
Westlake Plastics offers a competitive hourly pay rate. Our employees receive benefits (medical, dental, prescription and vision), PTO, paid vacation, as well as your birthday off and employer matched 401K.
This is a 1st shift position with hours being 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Extrusion operator – Cutoff operations duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Use saw to cut extruded product, serialize the product, and inspect the product for defects
- Document lot-controlled inspection of rods, slab, discs and serialization sheets
- Record product information and data onto the daily cutoff sheets
- Box/skid product that is cut
- Report any problems/defects/production issues to the shift supervisor
- Requisition resin for use on shop orders
- Assure proper resin is being loaded per predetermined requirements as stated on shop orders
- Clean, fill and maintain resin hoppers through the duration of the shop order
- Properly identify and return unused resin to warehouse
- Adherence to all plant safety regulations
- Report “near misses” and report potential safety hazards
- Maintain housekeeping in extrusion areas
Cut-off operator requirements:
Mechanical Ability· Proper use of hand and power tools·
Basic awareness of electric and the risks attached·
Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs· High School Diploma or equivalent·
Valid Driver’s License
Basic math and computer skills·
Good communication skills