Fabrication Operator - Plastics Manufacturing

Westlake Plastics Co; Lenni (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

PTO & birthday

401K match

Job summary

Westlake Plastics Co. is seeking a fabrication operator for the first shift in Lenni, PA. You will fabricate plastic components, operate lathes and drill presses, and perform quality checks to meet shop orders. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and adherence to safety and process controls.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus two years in a job shop setting and familiarity with shop equipment, tools, and measurement methods.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates plastic rods, slabs and sheets per Shop Orders.

Skills

Lathes

Drill presses

Machining basics

Math skills

Computer skills

Communication

Mechanical skill

Hand tools

Electrical safety

Safety awareness

Tools

Lathes

Drill presses

Chop saws

Band saws

Planers

Measuring tools

Gages

Job description

Description

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. Our employees receive benefits (medical, dental, prescription, vision). Employees receive PTO, paid vacation, and your birthday as a paid day off, and employer matched 401K.

The hours for this position are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

The Fabrication operator’s duties and responsibilities may include but not be limited to the following:

• Fabricates plastic rods, slabs, and sheets in accordance with Shop Orders.
• Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner
• Reads and interprets Shop Orders
• Uses gages and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements
• Uses precision tools, machinery and equipment such as lathes, vertical milling machines, drill presses, chop saws, band saws, and planers
• Properly and safely selects, aligns, secures and removes holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto machine
• Recognizes, deploys and properly uses inserts, fixtures and tooling
• Performs daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment
• Evaluates experimental procedures and recommends change or modifications for efficiency and adaptability to setup and production
• Possesses ability to track parts and jobs
• Utilizes and abides by all safety procedures
• Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and instructions

Requirements

Fabrication operator skills and abilities required:

• Operation of manual lathes, drill presses and other standard job shop machines
• Must understand materials, cutting tools, speeds and feeds and machining techniques
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication skills
• Mechanical ability
• Proper use of hand and power tools
• Basic awareness of electricity and the risks attached
• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those around him/her

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• At least two (2) year experience in a job shop atmosphere
• 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