Fabricator (Day Shift)
About this role
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.
About Westlake Pipe and Fittings
Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. With 23 manufacturing and distribution locations, the company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok® spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on building A Better Foundation. To learn more, visit the website at WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.
SO WHY WESTLAKE PIPE & FITTINGS?
We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers and encourages our associates to succeed through individual achievement and teamwork. A career at Westlake Pipe & Fittings, is enriched with an innovative spirit, high work ethic, and rewarding experiences. We foster a culture that supports professional development, personal growth, and opportunities for advancement.
COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS
Benefits Effective Day 1
Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (3%), Life & AD&D
Paid Vacation
Tuition Assistance Program
Fitness Reimbursement Program
Opportunity for Advancement
Summary: The performance of secondary operations on component parts to affect the completion of the finished products. To accomplish these tasks within the company’s guidelines and policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of the FABRICATOR is to safely and efficiently perform top-quality operational duties on a daily basis which include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Responsible for the completion of all secondary operations such as tapping, gluing, trimming, twisting and greasing of components to complete fabrication of production orders.
- Must be able to recognize the proper components for any given assembly and judge the acceptability of quality
- Must meet the time and quantity standards set by supervision for all jobs
- Maintain Clean work area daily
- Comply with all safety policies and procedures while performing operational tasks.
- Other duties may be assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Qualifications: None
Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend sufficient English to follow work instructions. Write Legibly.
Mathematical Skills: Basic mathematical skills and counting ability required.
Reasoning Ability: Able to remember part numbers and the assembly they belong to. Able to record daily production information. Must be mentally alert, safety conscious, communicate well, and receive and follow instructions. Able to work well with others, able to function in a limited work area, able to change work assignments with little notice, must perform duties in accordance with company policies and safety standards.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds to a height of 3 feet. Able to use both arms and hands, able to stand for long periods while working. Able to use hand tools – cutters, knives, screwdrivers and tape applicators. Automatic machinery – tappers, sanders, mill, lathe and cut off saw (machines require only that the work piece be placed in the proper spot, in the correct manner and removed after the machine has performed the needed operation).
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposed to heat, noise, cold, water, oil, dirt, grease, and fumes from glue.
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.
Company at a glance
Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. We provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from packaging and healthcare products to automotive and consumer goods to building and construction products.
Employing approximately 16,000 people, Westlake operates in North America, Europe and Asia.
Top Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k
- Annual retirement contribution
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Paid vacation
- Tuition assistance program
- Fitness reimbursement program
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