Westlake Chemical

Shutter Assembler

Posted on: 23 May 2023

Elkland, PA

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the assembly precision of materials, components, and sub-assemblies in one of the branded lines. Employment in this position also requires handling, lifting less than 50 pounds, rotation of head/neck, sitting, standing, use of low impact vibratory tools, walking, contact with metals, solvents, exposure to noise and atmospheric conditions, and the use of personal safety gear for face, eyes, and feet.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Comply with Company Safety Policies and Procedures
In-depth understanding and application of the Company Safety Consequences Policy
Fasten or assemble light and medium size parts in factory setting
Operate electrical, hydraulic and air activated hand tools
Read and follow standard work directions on the assembly line
Ensure each piece meets quality standards as product is assembled
Keep track of production numbers to ensure quota per machine is met
Report any machine malfunctions
Work in a team environment embedded in lean manufacturing methodology
Drive plant performance through Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost metrics
Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge and basic experience using precision measuring equipment.
Working knowledge and basic experience reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings
Working knowledge and basic experience using computers and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Working knowledge and basic experience using handheld power tools
Basic Computer skills, advanced skills will be developed
Ability to be Proficient in Microsoft Office suite within 12 months

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade preferred
1 – 2 years' experience in a relevant field

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

Must be able to work standing for up to 8-12 hours/shift.
Must be able to kneel, squat, bend/twist at the waist, and stack parts at or above head height
Must have full range of motion (ROM) of shoulders, knees, hips, elbows, wrists, and hands to inspect, pack, and stack finished parts
Must be able to complete repetitive tasks to keep up with IMM cycle times as fast as every 30 seconds
Must be able to wear compliant ear protection when working in areas exposed to noise levels above OSHA threshold limits
Must be able to work in hot environments (especially summer months) that can exceed 100F
Wear all required personal protective equipment (Safety toe shoes, ANSI Z87 eye protection, CR gloves)
Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
Ability to move or traverse about the facilities
Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders
Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions

Westlake Chemical

Houston, TX

Westlake Chemical Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets basic chemicals, vinyls, polymers, and building products worldwide. It operates through two segments, Olefins and Vinyls. The Olefins segment offers polyethylene, styrene monomers, and various ethylene co-products, as well as sells propylene, crude butadiene, pyrolysis gasoline, and hydrogen products. The Vinyls segment provides specialty and commodity polyvinyl chloride (PVC), vinyl chloride monomers, ethylene dichloride, chlorine, caustic soda, chlorinated derivative, and ethylene products. This segment also manufactures and sells PVC compounds and building products fabricated from PVC, including residential siding, trim and moulding, pipe and fittings for various water, sewer and industrial applications, profiles for windows and doors, decking products, film for various inflatables, wall covering tapes, roofing applications, and composite roof tiles.

Westlake Chemical Corporation offers its products to a range of customers, including chemical processors, plastics fabricators, small construction contractors, municipalities, and supply warehouses in various consumer and industrial markets, such as flexible and rigid packaging, automotive products, coatings, water treatment, refrigerants, and residential and commercial construction, as well as other durable and non-durable goods. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Westlake Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of TTWF LP.

 

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