Fabrication Operator

Westlake Plastics Co•Middletown Township, PA

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Westlake Plastics Company is a world-leading manufacturer in extrusion and compression molding technologies of high-performance thermoplastics. Close collaboration with our customers and new product development have been the hallmarks of our 71 years of success. Westlake Plastics offer a competitive hourly pay rate. Our employees receive benefits (medical, dental, prescription, vision). Employees receive PTO, paid vacation, and your birthday as a paid day off, and employer matched 401K. The hours for this position are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The Fabrication operator’s duties and responsibilities may include but not be limited to the following: 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) year experience in a job shop atmosphere
Knowledge in the safe operation of the following equipment: horizontal lathes of all sizes, portable resurfacing machines and drill presses
Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs

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