Westlake Pipe & Fittings

Overview

Westlake Pipe & Fittings is a leading manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings in North America. The R&D Technician role involves providing hands-on laboratory and engineering support to advance product development, testing, and plant initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day-to-day lab technician supporting Engineering activities.
• Weigh, blend, and prepare materials for development trials and testing.
• Assemble and test pipe samples in support of R&D, product certification, and plant initiatives.
• Perform hands-on technical work including machining, welding, and precision measurements.
• Maintain lab organization, equipment readiness, and material inventory/flow.
• Support prototype development and act as a technical resource for machine shop activities.
• Process transactions including requisitions, purchase orders, coding, and invoice tracking.
• Monitor and track Engineering project spend and related invoices.
• Provide limited project coordination support, including scheduling and follow-up.
• Maintain essential administrative processes required to support site operations.

Requirements

• Education background in technical field with experience in technical or trade fields.
• Hands-on experience with assembly, testing, technical construction, lab work or similar.
• Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Exposure to lab operations, material handling, or shop environments preferred.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage both technical and administrative tasks.
• General computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office preferred.

Additional Information

• This is a fully onsite role. Must be able to commute daily to the Leola, PA office.
• Occasional work will also be required at the Wayne, PA R&D office.
• Standard office hours with some flexibility.