Extruder Operator

Westlake Chemical
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2023 CLOSED ON 8/12/2023

Job Posting for Extruder Operator at Westlake Chemical

Starting Pay Rate - $21.07-$24.58/hour based on experience $2.00/hour shift differential for night shift.

*New employees are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus*

Royal Building Products is offering an opportunity to apply your experience and skills as an Extruder Operator. This position is responsible for operating a vinyl siding extrusion line.

The schedule will be a 12 hour rotating shift; 7:00pm-7:00am (42 hours per week).

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Work Life Balance: Work 3-4 shifts per week and have a 3-day weekend every other week!
  • Paid vacation and paid holidays beginning day one of employment - Up to 160 hours*
  • 5 Bonuses per year based on plant performance
  • 401(k) with company match up to 4%, plus an annual 2% contribution
  • Free Safety Shoes
  • Free Prescription Safety Glasses
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance beginning day one of employment
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Benefits
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • Monthly Employee Appreciation Events
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free Basic Life Insurance (2x your salary)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for set-ups and teardowns of extrusion line which includes installation of dies, changing of dies, and operating the line
  • Responsible for starting up and obtaining quality finished products
  • Trouble shoots and monitors extrusion lines
  • Produces quality product at the lowest cost
  • Responsible for equipment required to package finished product
  • Assist and lead personnel assigned to extrusion line
  • Continuously observes quality level of products being produced and makes necessary adjustments required to meet VSI certification
  • Uses required company instruments or equipment such as micrometers, precision rules, pliers, screwdrivers, vise grips, "C" clamps, and fixtures
  • Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete production records including production rates, amounts produced, scrap amount, set-up, and downtime incurred
  • Performs required general material handling, preparation of packaging, and other duties as may be assigned to maintain production
  • Maintain safety standards as posted in work areas
  • Maintains good housekeeping practices to ensure the area is clean at all times
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School degree
  • Good communication skills
  • Good math and problem solving skills
  • Able to learn and retain product knowledge
  • 2 years prior hands-on extrusion experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to hold, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must lift, carry and/or move up to 100 lbs. frequently. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, mobility to cover 2 facilities (North & South Plant) is required.

WORK ENVIROMENT:

This position works in a fast paced manufacturing facility. Noise level commensurate with large machinery. Ear and eye protection must be worn at all times and steel toed shoes and long pants are required. Temperatures in the building, although maintained, can be effected by outside weather conditions.

Westlake Management Services, Inc. is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants to join our company and to succeed as members of our team regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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