Operator

Westlake

The Role

Overview

Operates production equipment, inspects quality, and handles packaging in a manufacturing cell.

Key Responsibilities

  • dimension control
  • line operation
  • spc charting
  • quality inspection
  • material handling
  • issue reporting

Tasks

-Follow all operational and safety procedures. -Control dimensions to maintain pipe specifications with direct supervision. -Maintain operation of multiple lines, including loading gaskets and packaging end product for shipment. -Measure and record pipe dimensions as required. Take the proper action according to SPC Charting -Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area per established housekeeping standards. -Comply with all Company policies and procedures. -Visually inspect product for quality assurance purposes. -Relieve and assist other operators as needed. -Move bundled pipe from work area (scrap and good product). -Report any equipment malfunctions, product defects or unsafe conditions immediately. -Assist in production line start-up activities and changeovers.

Requirements

  • sops
  • belling ops

What You Bring

-Read and Understand SOP’s contained in Operator Manual -Understand Belling Operations.

The Company

About Westlake

-Began from a single polyethylene plant in Louisiana and has expanded through strategic acquisitions. -Operates two main segments: Performance & Essential Materials and Housing & Infrastructure Products. -Produces significant quantities of low-density polyethylene and PVC, ranging from raw materials to finished goods. -Productions include PVC siding, pipes, epoxy resins, and polyethylene products for construction, automotive, packaging, and healthcare sectors. -Achieved record EBITDA in the HIP segment in Q4 2024, largely due to increased demand for PVC pipe and fittings. -Family-led ownership maintained by the founding Chao family, operating under a unified global brand.

Sector Specialisms

Housing

Infrastructure

Building Products

Pipe & Fittings

Global Compounds

Residential Construction

Flexible Packaging

Rigid Packaging

Automotive Products

Healthcare Products

Wind Energy Materials

Water Treatment

Coatings

Durable Goods

Non-durable Goods

Swimming Pools

Drinking Water

Food Processing

Chemical Delivery Equipment

Tablet Chlorination Equipment