Process Technician

Westlake•Lenexa, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing support position with responsibilities focused upon optimizing and maintaining production processes to make quality products and reduce scrap. Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®.

Requirements

Must understand quality defect standard for all products. Defects such as short shots, flash, warp and off color.
Should be able to program material ABS units.
Able to drive a forklift.
Must be willing to learn new skills and processes to build capabilities such as JDE, DSI, lean manufacturing and six sigma.
Understand basic Excel, Word and Email.
Must be able to manage a production facility with minimal supervision and communicate all essential manufacturing information to appropriate personnel.
Be able to run a shift in the Supervisors absence.
High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Certification or training in relevant skills or trade preferred
1-2 years' experience in a relevant field preferred

Responsibilities

Perform start up on all machines.
Make process adjustment to fix quality issues.
Become familiar with machine / mold adjustments.
Work with the Process Engineer to ensure best quality parts.
Set up and verify colors / blends.
Trouble shoot and correct color problems.
Understand our basic materials.
Respond to calls from operators regarding product / process questions and concerns.
Consistently monitor production quality.
Assist Process Engineer in special projects material / color trials
Identify needed machine, maintenance, and tooling repairs and initiate appropriate work orders.
Participate as needed in internal problem solving/improvement group events.
Preform other duties assigned by Supervisors / Management.
Ability to communicate with all levels of associates.
Comply with all Company Safety Policies and Procedures
Regular, reliable attendance, timeliness, and some scheduling flexibility