Technician-QA 18.58 per hour

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.

Benefits day 1 4% 401k match plus 2% annual employer contribution quarterly incentive plan up to 8% plus programs for fitness reimbursement educational assistance and employee assistance. Take your career to the next level and join us now!

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 and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

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.

SUMMARY

Responsible for all aspects of quality to maintain quality standards set by the Company. This person is responsible for all Quality Assurance testing of finished product in accordance with North American Pipes standard procedures

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Performs a variety of physical testing of product including but not limited to; rubber ring testing impact quick burst flattening brabender long term testing and all other required QA testing

Completes paperwork and reports as needed.

Uses a variety of tools and instruments to assess and inspect product.

Checks the quality of finished goods including those loaded for delivery and returned goods for acceptance to stock.

Reviews stocked pipe periodically and identifies damaged product to be removed from inventory.

Must maintain area to be clean and free from safety hazards.

Other duties may be assigned to assist in daily plant operations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

none

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED. Three years experience or training/education in production and/or quality control.

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. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. The pay range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge experience and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered sign on payments and other forms of compensation may be offered as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits).

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 will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.

Required Experience:

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