QC Technician Lead - 3rd Shift

About Westlake Pipe & Fittings

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.com

SO WHY WESTLAKE PIPE & FITTINGS?

We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers and encourages our associates to succeed through individual achievement and teamwork.  A career at Westlake Pipe & Fittings, is enriched with an innovative spirit, high work ethic, and rewarding experiences.  We foster a culture that supports professional development, personal growth, and opportunities for advancement. 

COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS

• Benefits Effective Day 1
• Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (2%), Life & AD&D
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Opportunity for Advancement

Summary: Enforce all quality standards in accordance with Westlake policy, National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) requirements, ASTM criteria, and those requirements of other applicable agencies. Monitor and evaluate the activities of other inspectors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

The primary responsibility of the QC Technician Lead is to safely and efficiently perform top-quality operational duties on a daily basis which include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Dimension fittings using precision measuring equipment. 
• Audit and maintain Quality Control records (manually or with computer).
• Identify, investigate and resolve noncompliance production issues.
• Perform quality assurance testing and record results. 
• Assist in scheduling work of other QC/QA employees.
• Perform equipment calibration, and enter results in database.
• Send test equipment to outside vendors for repair or calibration as required. Perform long term hydrostatic testing as required.
• Conduct defect trend analysis investigations using computer as needed.
• Assist engineering in evaluating new tooling and products using test methods from ASTM or other sources.
• Assist in evaluation of customer returns.
• Filing, maintaining a clean work area, processing product on hold, other duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities: All QC personnel, in absence of QC Supervisor.

Qualifications: Understand all Quality Control functions and department functions.

Education and/or Experience: High School or equivalent.  Minimum two years or equivalent quality control experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend sufficient English to follow work instructions. Legible writing.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and averaging with both whole and fractional numbers.

Reasoning Ability: Capable of accurately making dimensional measurements using precision measuring equipment. Reasoning capabilities to apply specifications and tolerances in decision making situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

Physical Demands: The 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.  Ability to lift 35 pounds 3 feet high, dexterous use of both hands and feet. Good, corrected vision and hearing. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to 70% during working hours. Must be able to work with limited supervision.

Work Environment: The 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. Exposed to heat, cold water, oil, noise, grease, dust, dirt. 

Training Requirements:

• General Job Duties: PART IDENTIFICATION, PROPER USE OF GO/NO GO GAUGES, CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF TOLERANCES etc.
• Line Operation: UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO CONTACT MANUFACTURING AND/OR WAREHOUSE PERSONNEL WHEN AN ISSUE IS DISCOVERED WITH PARTS
• Quality Control & Auditing: DOCUMENTING INSPECTION LOGS AND HOLD PAPERWORK