Extrusion Cut-off - Plastics Manufactoring

Description Westlake Plastics is a world-leading manufacturer in extrusion and compression molding technologies of high-performance thermoplastics. Close collaboration with our customers and new product development have been the hallmarks of our 74 years of success. Westlake Plastics offers a competitive hourly pay rate. Our employees receive benefits (medical, dental, prescription and vision), PTO, paid vacation, as well as your birthday off and employer matched 401K. This is a 2nd shift position with hours being 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Extrusion operator – Cutoff operations duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Use saw to cut extruded product, serialize the product, and inspect the product for defects Document lot-controlled inspection of rods, slab, discs and serialization sheets Record product information and data onto the daily cutoff sheets Box/skid product that is cut Report any problems/defects/production issues to the shift supervisor Requisition resin for use on shop orders Assure proper resin is being loaded per predetermined requirements as stated on shop orders Clean, fill and maintain resin hoppers through the duration of the shop order Properly identify and return unused resin to warehouse Adherence to all plant safety regulations Report “near misses” and report potential safety hazards Maintain housekeeping in extrusion areas Requirements Mechanical Ability Proper use of hand and power tools Basic awareness of electric and the risks attached Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs High School Diploma or equivalent Valid Driver’s License Basic math and computer skills Good communication skills #J-18808-Ljbffr Westlake Plastics Company