Inspector- QA

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.

SUMMARY

This person is responsible for all Quality Assurance testing of finished product in accordance with the standards set forth by the company.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs a variety of physical testing of product, including but not limited to; rubber ring testing, impact, quick burst, flattening, long term testing and all other required QA testing.
• Completes paperwork and reports as needed in the computer database.
• Uses a variety of tools and instruments to assess and inspect product (micrometer, caliper, measuring tape, etc).
• Checks the quality of finished goods, including those loaded for delivery, and returned goods for acceptance to stock.
• Maintain, improve and update the QMS procedures, systems, and processes.
• Work towards root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action of quality issues.
• 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.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.  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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat.  The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. The base pay range for this position is $23.41 to $30.03 per hour. This 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. Dependent on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits).