Plastics Extrusion Operator - Setup Operations

Westlake Plastics Co • Lenni, PA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Westlake Plastics 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 as we celebrate 75 years of success. Westlake Plastics offer a competitive hourly pay rate.

Requirements

• Demonstrated mechanical ability
• Proper use of hand and power tools
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• Job experience (>2 years) in a manufacturing setting or graduation from a technical training school in a mechanical application
• 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

• Clean and setup extruders
• Maintain setup and accurate in-process records
• Record running conditions and process change
• Assure material is being manufactured to the required specification
• Take care of tooling and equipment during the setup of an extruder
• Monitor cut off sheets and shop orders that are running and being setup
• Confirm correct type and amount of resin is entered into each job
• Maintain housekeeping in extrusion area
• Maintain all safety requirements

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• prescription and vision
• PTO
• paid vacation
• your birthday off
• employer matched 401K

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED