Operator I-Machine
Westlake
Operate and maintain extrusion/granulation machines, ensuring safety and product quality.
16 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Entry-level
Full Time
Carrollton, TX
Onsite
Company Size
15,540 Employees
Service Specialisms
Chemicals
Plastics
Performance Materials
Polymer Compounds
Sustainability Solutions
Material Science
Manufacturing
Product Innovation
Sector Specialisms
Housing
Infrastructure
Building Products
Pipe & Fittings
Global Compounds
Residential Construction
Flexible Packaging
Rigid Packaging
Role
What you would be doing
equipment monitoring
preventative maintenance
machine operation
material processing
quality inspection
safety leadership
- Monitor and troubleshoot equipment for proper operation
- Help maintain a clean environment including all forms of housekeeping
- Adjust, program, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Set up and operate machines for routine established work.
- Process treatment of materials.
- Use specialized equipment specific to profile extrusion, granulation, and recycling of plastics.
- Read, interpret, and measure parts for quality control and assurance (QA/QC).
- Identify the material that is recyclable to process.
- Comply with Westlake's Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Obtain and maintain a forklift and scissor lift license.
- Wear all the required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision, and hardhat protection).
- Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds.
- Examine product for defects and correct them.
- Provide safety leadership in promoting and creating a zero-injury safety culture.
- Operate equipment and machinery safely and efficiently.
What you bring
plastics extrusion
injection molding
mechanical aptitude
microsoft office
high school
problem solving
- Ability to ascend and descend ladders.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent changes.
- Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out.
- Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions.
- Complete repetitive movements.
- Experience in plastics extrusion, compounding, or injection molding.
- Legible handwriting required.
- Manual skills to operate machines, tools, and move parts.
- Basic mathematical competencies up to and including some algebra
- Problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Preferred experience in PVC profile extrusions and/or recycling.
- Able to work unsupervised and be self-motivated.
- Prolong standing or in stationary position.
- Ability to move or traverse about the facilities.
- Ability to perform repetitive work.
- Background in mechanics and electrical.
- Prior years of experience in the field or related area.
- High School or GED equivalent.
- Accurately operate and devices.
- Regular punctual attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility.
- Ability to follow step-by-step instructions.
- Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
- Able to learn and retain product knowledge.
- Experience in manufacturing is a plus.
- Ability to work an 8 to 12-hour shift.
- Ability to work and communicate within a team and assume multiple roles within a day.
- Must be able to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities.
- Ability to report out and communicate in writing and verbal run status and daily run sheets.
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to use basic computer software applications.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Ability to maintain focus and pay attention to detail.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1986
Company Formation Year
The company was established in 1986, marking its beginning as a single polyethylene plant.
$12.1B Net Sales
Annual Revenue
A reporting of net sales around $12.1 billion in 2024.
$3.8B Acquisition
Axiall Purchase
Completed the acquisition of Axiall in 2016, reinforcing its market presence.
$2.2B Acquisition
Boral's Building Products
Acquired Boral’s U.S. building-products division in 2021, enhancing operational capabilities.
- 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.
- Integrity
- Customer Focus
- Innovation
- Excellence
- Collaboration
- Sustainability
- Accountability
Net Zero by 2050
Climate Commitment
Targeting net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
- Reducing carbon footprint through energy-efficient processes
- Investing in renewable energy and sustainable technologies
- Implementing water and waste management initiatives to minimize environmental impact
- Optimizing resource usage across global operations
- Committed to building a diverse workforce across all levels.
- Focus on gender diversity in leadership roles, with continuous progress in female representation.
- Providing equal growth and development opportunities for all employees.
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