Westlake Plastics

Overview

Westlake Plastics is a leading manufacturer in extrusion and compression molding technologies of high-performance thermoplastics, celebrating 75 years of success. The company offers competitive pay and benefits to its employees.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates plastic rods, slabs, and sheets in accordance with Shop Orders.
• Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Reads and interprets Shop Orders.
• Uses gages and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.
• Uses precision tools, machinery and equipment such as lathes, vertical milling machines, drill presses, chop saws, band saws, and planers.
• Properly and safely selects, aligns, secures and removes holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto machine.
• Recognizes, deploys and properly uses inserts, fixtures and tooling.
• Performs daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment.
• Evaluates experimental procedures and recommends change or modifications for efficiency and adaptability to setup and production.
• Possesses ability to track parts and jobs.
• Utilizes and abides by all safety procedures.
• Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and instructions.

Requirements

• Operation of manual lathes, drill presses and other standard job shop machines.
• Must understand materials, cutting tools, speeds and feeds and machining techniques.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Mechanical ability.
• Proper use of hand and power tools.
• Basic awareness of electricity and the risks attached.
• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those around him/her.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• At least two (2) years experience in a job shop atmosphere.
• Knowledge in the safe operation of horizontal lathes of all sizes, portable resurfacing machines and drill presses.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401k

Additional Information

• The hours for this position are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.