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.

Pay Structure:

Trainee (Training Period): $21.33 per hour

Qualified Extruder Operator: $22.46 – $29.14 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated skill

Increases as you progress through training and qualification milestones

Night Shift Premium: +$2.00 per hour

Training: Paid, structured, hands on (up to 12 months)

Do you enjoy working with machines? Fixing things? Working on vehicles, rebuilding engines, or figuring out how equipment works?

We are seeking mechanically inclined individuals to join our manufacturing team as Extruder Operator Trainees. No prior extrusion experience is required — we provide comprehensive training. What matters most is mechanical aptitude, a willingness to learn, and pride in producing quality work.

What You’ll Learn & Do

With guidance from experienced operators, you will learn to safely operate and maintain extrusion equipment and progress into a full Extrusion Operator role.

You will learn how to:

Set up and tear down extrusion lines, including die installation and changeovers

Start-up equipment and produce quality finished products

Monitor machines, troubleshoot issues, and make adjustments

Use hand tools and measuring equipment (micrometers, fixtures, gauges)

Accurately track production, quality, and downtime

Maintain safety, housekeeping, and quality standards (VSI certification)

Work as part of a team and eventually help guide others

Qualifications

Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience (work, shop, vehicles, or home projects)

Willingness to learn and grow into a skilled operator role

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively

Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Basic computer skills

Prior manufacturing or extrusion experience preferred, but not required

Pay, Growth & Stability

Competitive hourly pay based on experience

Paid training with experienced operators

Clear career progression: Trainee Extrusion Operator

Stable manufacturing environment with long-term career opportunities

Our compensation reflects market conditions across multiple U.S. locations and is based on experience, skill set, and job-related knowledge. Westlake Royal Building Products is a total compensation company offering competitive pay and a full benefits package.

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 Workday.

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