Fabrication Lead Operator

6 days ago


Mcpherson, United States Westlake Chemical Corporation Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Fabrication Lead Operator to join our team at Westlake Chemical Corporation. This role is responsible for overseeing the production of couplings for pipe, ensuring high-quality products and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, performing tasks in a safe manner.
  • Position personnel according to scheduled rotation system.
  • Obtain pipe and packaging specifications.
  • Set-up coupling lathes and related equipment to different sizes according to specifications and production schedule.
  • Assist operators in adjusting equipment to produce products within specification.
  • Check parts for dimensions.
  • Train employees on all equipment in the department as they progress in the wage system.
  • Recommend employee advancement to the Supervisor.
  • Assist with procuring materials needed for production.
  • Operate various equipment, including cutting couplings, machining couplings on lathes, drilling holes, putting in set screws, hydro testing couplings, and packaging.
  • Complete production and quality paperwork.
  • Record employee absence.
  • Answer employee technical questions when information is known.
  • Direct employees to Fabrication manager or HR/Safety Manager for other questions.
  • Notify the Shift supervisor on duty in the event of an accident or injury.
  • Contact Maintenance Department and/or write work orders to get equipment repaired when necessary.
  • Take on additional assignments as requested by management.
  • Supervise all personnel on shift in the absence of Fabrication Supervisor.
Requirements
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English.
  • Communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work well with operators, shift leaders, and office personnel.
  • Ability to read a tape measure, add and subtract two-digit numbers, and use a calculator.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Licenses to operate a fork truck and scissor lift, as well as a valid Kansas Class C driver's license.
  • Intermediate knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office.
Work Environment

The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid, hot and cold conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Westlake Chemical Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.



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