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Utility Lead starting $32.55/hour
at Westlake Chemical
Leacock-Leola-Bareville, PA
Posted: 4-30-2025
Engineering
$67,704/year
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About this Career
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Skills
Production Process, Safety Assurance, Tooling, Grinding, Plumbing, Strong Work Ethic, Detail Oriented, Irrigation (Landscaping And Agriculture), Swimming Pool Maintenance
Job Description
Reference #: R25593Westlake 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.
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.
SUMMARY
The Utility Lead is responsible for providing support in multiple departments including Tooling, Blending, Grinding and QA. The Utility Lead is also able to perform the duties of a Lead Operator in Production overseeing output, specifications, and overall quality. The Utility Lead can fill in as the role of Supervisor.
Assist Tool and Die performing changeovers and line start upsAssist Maintenance in minor equipment repairsPerform duties of a day or night shift Lead Operator as neededPerform all duties and responsibilities required of A, B, and C OperatorsGauge when the line is hot and ready to startMake heat adjustments on extruder for quality pipeMaintain INK JET printers and select correct printGive breaks to line operators in his area of responsibility when working in productionResponsible for Production Pre-Start Checklist and start up a line from start to finish in a timely manner with end results of quality productKeep all tooling put up in correct placeSets a premier example to others as to safe work habits, attitude, and company goalsSelect proper silo and material for productAssist with conducting Production on boarding training with new hiresEngage in daily production process improvementsCross trained and able to perform Blending/Grinding position as neededCross trained and able to perform QA Technician position as neededOther duties as assigned
Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake company (
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 here.
You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Work ay.
Westlake Management Services, Inc. is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants to join our company and to succeed as members of our team regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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.
SUMMARY
The Utility Lead is responsible for providing support in multiple departments including Tooling, Blending, Grinding and QA. The Utility Lead is also able to perform the duties of a Lead Operator in Production overseeing output, specifications, and overall quality. The Utility Lead can fill in as the role of Supervisor.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESMay include, but are not limited to, the following:Assist Tool and Die performing changeovers and line start upsAssist Maintenance in minor equipment repairsPerform duties of a day or night shift Lead Operator as neededPerform all duties and responsibilities required of A, B, and C OperatorsGauge when the line is hot and ready to startMake heat adjustments on extruder for quality pipeMaintain INK JET printers and select correct printGive breaks to line operators in his area of responsibility when working in productionResponsible for Production Pre-Start Checklist and start up a line from start to finish in a timely manner with end results of quality productKeep all tooling put up in correct placeSets a premier example to others as to safe work habits, attitude, and company goalsSelect proper silo and material for productAssist with conducting Production on boarding training with new hiresEngage in daily production process improvementsCross trained and able to perform Blending/Grinding position as neededCross trained and able to perform QA Technician position as neededOther duties as assigned
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED preferredMust be qualified at A Operator levelStrong work ethic, attention to detail and positive attitudeAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionPHYSICAL
DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake company (
NYSE:
WLK), is the second-largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. Westlake Pipe & Fittings supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on building A Better Foundation. To learn more, visit the website at WestlakePipe.comWestlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.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 here.
You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Work ay.
Westlake Management Services, Inc. is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants to join our company and to succeed as members of our team regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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$67,704/yr
$67,704/yr