Quality Inspector

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Westlake Pipe & Fittings,a Westlake division(NYSE:WLK),is one of the largestpolyvinyl chloride pipe and fittingsmanufacturerin North America. With23manufacturing and distribution locations, the company 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 buildingA Better Foundation. To learn more, visit the website atWestlakePipe.comand follow us onLinkedInandFacebook.

SUMMARY

Shift: Nights (6:45pm-7:00am)

Starting pay $22.00 per hour plus shift differential

Responsible for all aspects of quality to maintain quality standards set by the Company.  This person is responsible for all Quality Assurance testing of finished product in accordance with North American Pipe’s standard procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs a variety of physical testing of product, including but not limited to; rubber ring testing, impact, quick burst, flattening, brabender, long term testing and all other required QA testing
• Completes paperwork and reports as needed.
• Uses a variety of tools and instruments to assess and inspect product.
• Checks the quality of finished goods, including those loaded for delivery, and returned goods for acceptance to stock.
• Reviews stocked pipe periodically and identifies damaged product to be removed from inventory.
• Must maintain area to be clean and free from safety hazards.
• Other duties may be assigned to assist in daily plant operations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years’ experience or training/education in production and/or quality control

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While 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. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position has a transitioning work environment.  Office/computer, manufacturing plant and outdoor environments are normal.  The noise level in the plant environment is usually high, as normal for a manufacturing plant.  Some of the work in the operating units may require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe shoes, fall protection, hard hats, etc. 

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. The pay range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be offered as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits).

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

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