Extrusion Setup Operator – 2nd Shift (Plastics)

Westlake Plastics; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Westlake Plastics is a world-leading manufacturer in extrusion and compression molding technologies of high-performance thermoplastics. The company emphasizes close collaboration with customers and new product development as it celebrates 75 years of success.

The Extrusion Operator – Setup Operations role on the 2nd shift (2:00pm–10:30pm) in Lenni, PA requires hands-on setup, record-keeping, and safe operation of extrusion equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of job experience in a manufacturing setting or graduation from a technical training school in a mechanical application.
• Knowledge of safe operation of horizontal lathes, portable resurfacing machines and drill presses.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Clean and setup single screw extruders.
• Maintain setup and accurate in-process records.
• Record running conditions and process changes.
• Assure material is 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.

Skills

Demonstrated mechanical ability

Proper use of hand and power tools

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Horizontal lathes

Portable resurfacing machines

Drill presses

Job description

Westlake Plastics is a world-leading manufacturer in extrusion and compression molding technologies of high-performance thermoplastics. The company emphasizes close collaboration with customers and new product development as it celebrates 75 years of success.

The Extrusion Operator – Setup Operations role on the 2nd shift (2:00pm–10:30pm) in Lenni, PA requires hands-on setup, record-keeping, and safe operation of extrusion equipment.