PVC Extrusion Operator – Up to $28.29/hr

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 rate is based on experience – $25.44-$28.29/hour $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 a PVC Extrusion Operator. This position is responsible for operating a vinyl siding extrusion line.
The schedule will be a 12 hour shift; either 7:00am-7:00pm or 7:00pm-7:00am.
OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Paid vacation beginning DAY ONE of employment
Ten (10) paid holidays beginning DAY ONE of employment
Five (5) paid caregiver leave days to care for a spouse, parent of child after one year of service
Five (5) bonuses per year based on plant performance
401(k) with company match up to 4%, plus an annual 3% contribution
Free Safety Shoes
Free Prescription Safety Glasses
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance beginning DAY ONE of employment
Fitness Reimbursement
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:
5 years prior hands-on extrusion experience
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Good communication skills
Good math and problem solving skills
Able to learn and retain product knowledge
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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
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