Die Maintenance / Die Repair Technician (2nd Shift)

Westlake•Brownsville, TN

10d

About The Position

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. 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: Operate conventional machine shop equipment while building, repairing, and preparing injection mold tooling.

Requirements

Certificate of completion from an accredited machine shop or tool and die vocational school preferred.
Excellent coordination and mechanical skills
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in math
Basic computer skills
Knowledge of metal properties and other material
High School Diploma or equivalent and Trade School certification preferred.
Minimum of 2 years machine shop experience in a machine shop.
Ability to read and comprehend sufficient English to follow work instructions and engineering drawings.
Must be able to communicate well verbally with others.
Basic mathematical skills and a solid understanding of engineering drawings/tolerances is required.
Ability to resolve complex problems.
Must be able to meet requirements for a forklift license.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, and operate equipment.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains all conventional machine shop equipment (lathe, milling machine, drill press, etc.)
Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints, or samples to ensure accurate work
Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping
Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task
Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment
Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues
Completing checklists for apprentices and Mold Polishers
Sharpening cutters, drills, sprue cutters
Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs
Maintains a safe and clean workstation.
Completing work assigned in accordance with verbal instructions and asking questions for clarity when needed
Completing work within required time
Tracer lathe threading
Trouble shoot injection mold problems and tooling issues (example: part flashing)
Responding to and providing solutions for tooling issues causing production downtime
Calculating tooling stack up from dimensions referenced on engineering drawings
Making new cutters from raw material
Maintain accurate record of work activity and time
Performing all other duties as assigned by supervision or management