What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembler / Fabricator position at Westlake Careers?
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the assembly of precision Building Product 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 Westlake Royal Building Products Safety Policies and Procedures
- Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility
- 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
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.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED
- Manufacturing Experience
- Continuous Improvement Experience
- Basic Computer skills, advanced skills will be developed
- Ability to be Proficient in Microsoft Office suite within 12 months
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee should possess the ability to:
- Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
- Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out
- Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
- Required to climb and/or balance and stoop, kneel, and crouch.
- 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 work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions
- Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
