Paint Room Operator/Feeder at Westlake Chemical Corporation in Bristol, Tennessee

Job Description:

Royal Building Products enables you to broaden your career experience as we continue to build on 40 years of commitment to quality and Vinyls product innovations. We are seeking exceptional performers to continue to take exterior building materials to the next level. Royal Building Products, a Westlake Company 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 Chemical employee (or an employee of any Westlake Chemical affiliates), please do not apply here. Please go to your Workday homepage and click on the "Careers" worklet and view "Westlake Career Opportunities".
SUMMARYSet up and operate a sprayer or x-coater that coats moulding with paint, lacquer, varnish, or topcoating materials.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMay include, but are not limited to, the following:Set up coater or spray booths.
Carry paint in pails or drums to coater or spray system.
Check color and viscosity to specifications.
Feed moulding into feed machine according to schedule.
Check millage of paint coating for correct application.
Use correct thinner and paints, and make sure all paint is covered.
Mix paints before application, clean up all spills, ensure moulding is free of dirt during coating process.
Make sure all grounding straps and safety devices are used (ear plugs, static eliminators and goggles).
Communicate with Grader to ensure processed moulding meets quality standards.
Keep area clean and in order.
Maintain level of quality consistent with established standards.
Comply with established safety rules.
Comply with company policy and procedures.
Maintain constructive working relationships with co-workers, lead, supervisors and managers.
Maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policy.
Perform other duties as assigned to the satisfaction of supervisor and/or lead.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Machine operating experience including machine set up preferred.
Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Communicate in writing and orally with supervisor, lead, and other employees.
Write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle tools or controls, and move material. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and reach with hands and arms.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee will regularly move 150-pound drums with two wheeled dollies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Hearing and eye protection is required at all times in the work area. Hand protection is occasionally required.
Royal Building Products, a Westlake Company 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 Chemical employee (or an employee of any Westlake Chemical affiliates), please do not apply here. Please go to your Workday homepage and click on the "Careers" worklet and view "Westlake Career Opportunities".