Extrusion Cut-off - Plastics Manufacturing

 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 as we celebrate 75 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

Cut-off operator 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