Extruder Operator

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

We are seeking a dependable safety-focused Extrusion Operator to join our manufacturing this role you will operate monitor and adjust extrusion equipment to produce quality products that meet production and customer specifications. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined detail-oriented and committed to maintaining a safe efficient and organized work environment.

• Set up start operate and monitor extrusion lines and related equipment.
• Adjust machine settings including temperature speed and feed rates to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
• Inspect finished product for quality dimensions and appearance using measuring tools and visual checks.
• Troubleshoot minor process or equipment issues and communicate larger concerns to supervision or maintenance.
• Complete production records quality checks and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow all safety procedures work instructions and housekeeping expectations.
• Support changeovers material handling and routine cleaning or preventive maintenance activities as needed.
• Work closely with team members supervisors and support departments to meet production goals.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous manufacturing machine operation or extrusion experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to identify and resolve basic operating issues.
• Ability to read and follow production instructions quality standards and safety procedures.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing consistent high-quality work.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts overtime or weekends as needed.

This position works in a manufacturing environment and requires standing walking bending lifting and moving throughout the shift. Team members may work around machinery moving equipment heat and noise and must follow all safety requirements including the use of required personal protective equipment.

We offer a team-oriented workplace opportunities to grow your skills and the chance to contribute to a company committed to safety quality and continuous improvement. If you are ready to build your manufacturing career in a hands-on production role we encourage you to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other protected status under applicable law.

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

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates) please do not apply will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.