Die Setter

Westlake•Shelby, MI

11d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work under minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
Must have a valid Driver’s License.
Ability to operate forklift and obtain forklift license issued by Plastic Trends.
Two or more years of experience and familiarity with die setting procedures.
Knowledgeable of proper use of hand tools to set molds/dies.
Ability to operate and obtain certification for operating overhead cranes.

Nice To Haves

Some technical training in related field or associates degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Remove and install tool molds in plastic injection molding machines.
Set up molding machines to the prescribed process set up.
Remove and install molds in plastic injection molding machines.
Set up machines for continuous production by positioning and aligning mold, connecting water, hydraulics, and air feeds as required.
Adjust machine control settings to prescribed setup for the part.
Shut down molding machines by performing proper lockout procedures, purging material, removing die from machine, etc.
Complete required documentation such as tool change reports and production logs accurately and in a timely manner.
Work toward continuous improvement of all mold change and machine set up procedures.
Comply with all Employee Conduct and Work Rules and comply with all policies contained in the Employee Handbook.
Perform all other duties as assigned.