Operator I-Machine

JOB SUMMARY 
The Machine Operator is responsible for safe operation of Granulating, material handling, extrusion, mobile equipment, and light maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Comply with Westlake's Safety Policies and Procedures.  
• Regular punctual attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility. 
• Provide safety leadership in promoting and creating a zero-injury safety culture. 
• Operate equipment and machinery safely and efficiently. 
• Set up and operate machines for routine established work. 
• Process treatment of materials. 
• Monitor and troubleshoot equipment for proper operation 
• Use specialized equipment specific to profile extrusion, granulation, and recycling of plastics.
• Help maintain a clean environment including all forms of housekeeping
• Identify the material that is recyclable to process.  
• Adjust, program, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment. 
• Accurately operate and devices. 
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned. 
• Read, interpret, and measure parts for quality control and assurance (QA/QC).
• Examine product for defects and correct them.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES  

• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude. 
• Problem solving and decision-making skills. 
• Ability to use basic computer software applications. 
• Legible handwriting required. 
• Ability to perform repetitive work. 
• Ability to work and communicate within a team and assume multiple roles within a day.
• Basic mathematical competencies up to and including some algebra 
• Ability to follow step-by-step instructions. 
• Ability to maintain focus and pay attention to detail. 
• Manual skills to operate machines, tools, and move parts. 
• Able to work unsupervised and be self-motivated.
• Must be able to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities. 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent changes. 
• Ability to work an 8 to 12-hour shift.
• Ability to report out and communicate in writing and verbal run status and daily run sheets.
• Able to learn and retain product knowledge.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 

• Preferred experience in PVC profile extrusions and/or recycling.
• Experience in plastics extrusion, compounding, or injection molding.
• Prior years of experience in the field or related area. 
• Background in mechanics and electrical. 
• Experience in manufacturing is a plus. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook. 
• High School or GED equivalent.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The employee should possess the ability to: 

• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable. 
• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out.  
• Prolong standing or in stationary position.  
• Complete repetitive movements. 
• Bend and/or twist.  
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities. 
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders.
• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions. 
• Wear all the required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision, and hardhat protection). 
• Obtain and maintain a forklift and scissor lift license.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.