Die Setter: Mold Change Pro for Fast-Paced Manufacturing

Westlake Chemical; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking a Mold Change/Machine Setup Technician in Tennessee to remove and install molds on plastic injection molding machines. You will align molds, connect water, hydraulics, and air feeds, and adjust controls for prescribed setups to ensure continuous production.

You will document tool changes and production logs, strive for process improvements, and comply with company policies. A valid driver's license and forklift/overhead crane capabilities are required, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training or an associate degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to operate forklift and obtain forklift license.
• Two+ years' experience with die setting procedures.
• Knowledge of proper use of hand tools to set molds/dies.
• Ability to operate and certify for overhead cranes.

Responsibilities

• 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 policies in the Handbook.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Minimal supervision

Driver's license

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical training preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Westlake Chemical is seeking a Mold Change/Machine Setup Technician in Tennessee to remove and install molds on plastic injection molding machines. You will align molds, connect water, hydraulics, and air feeds, and adjust controls for prescribed setups to ensure continuous production.

You will document tool changes and production logs, strive for process improvements, and comply with company policies. A valid driver's license and forklift/overhead crane capabilities are required, with