Operator-Lead

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.

SUMMARY

A lead operator oversees output, specifications, and overall quality, works with operators and renders aid in packaging and housekeeping. The Lead Operator assumes the Supervisor role for the shift in the absence of the regular Supervisor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description. Comply with all Company policies and procedures. Perform all duties and responsibilities required of A, B, and C Operators

Gauge when the line is hot and ready to start

Make heat adjustments on extruder for quality pipe

Maintain INK JET printers and select correct print

Give breaks to line operators in his area of responsibility

Responsible for Production Pre-Start Checklist and start up a line from start to finish in a timely manner with end results of quality product

Keep all tooling put up in correct place

Sets a premier example to others as to safe work habits, attitude, and company goals

Select proper silo and material for product

Duties are not limited to this job description; you may perform other duties as instructed by the Supervisor

Support all company policies, goals, and objectives.

Other duties as required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Only in absence of regular supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED Equivalent

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.