Senior Molder Operator Injection Molding 12- hour shift $19.52 per hour

Westlake•Brownsville, TN

2d•$20•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. Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is the second-largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. With 35 manufacturing and distribution locations, the company 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 and follow us on LinkedIn , Facebook and Twitter . 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. Summary: The Injection Molding Senior Molder Operator is responsible for the setup and operation of automated packaging equipment, setup and operation of case sealing equipment, and palletization of finished good boxes while following safe work practices, ensuring quality product, and controlling inventory within assigned area. This includes driving the output and activities of the work area as well as other priorities as set forth by the Injection Molding Supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Mechanical/Technical experience in a Manufacturing environment
Knowledge of Molder Operator functions, expectations, practices and policies.
Knowledge of Barcode department functions
Intermediate PC Skills (ERP system (AX Preferred))
Must be able to remain professional
Must possess effective communication skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time efficiently
Must possess effective problem-solving skills
Ability to make good decisions based on information at hand
Must possess good documentation practices as outlined by Westlake quality department
Ability to read and comprehend English to follow work instructions.
Basic mathematical skills and counting ability required.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds 3 feet high.
Must be able to operate a pallet jack and remove full pallets from the area to the finished goods warehouse.
Good hand and eye coordination for working on parts labeling.
Ability to walk and/or stand for a twelve-hour period at a time.

Responsibilities

Ensures correct setup of the barcode automation cells by material numbers being produced in the Injection Molding Press Machines
Recipe selection from HMI
Understanding of the theory of operation for each equipment center
Ability to troubleshoot setup issues
Ability to reset machine faults
Track downtime time and reasons
Communicates and escalates all machine related issues
Adjust guide rails to the size of the box running
Adjust case sealer settings to the size of the box running
Maintains established quality processes.
Communicates and escalates all non-conformities
Ensures compliance with work instructions and quality documentation
Communicate daily expectations, current status, and arising issues with Mold Technicians.
Pulls work orders and track completions
Capable of performing Microsoft AX transfers ensuring inventory accuracy
Maintains a safe, clean work area and follows all established safety guidelines and 5S
Cleaning (Autonomous Maintenance) of all equipment centers as defined or needed
Labeling of boxes or cartons
Communicates daily box quantity needs to box making
Place boxes or cartons of product on correct pallet
Supports Root Cause Analysis of safety incidents, quality incidents, and production inefficiencies.
Supports a culture of excellence
Drives achievement of Daily Performance Goals
Supports compliance with established policies and procedures
Communicates effectively
Trains new personnel as assigned