Fabrication Operator - Plastics Manufacturing

Westlake Plastics; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Paid vacation

Birthday paid day off

401K match

Job summary

Westlake Plastics is a world-leading manufacturer of extrusion and compression molding of high-performance thermoplastics. The Fabrication operator role supports production by fabricating rods, slabs, and sheets according to Shop Orders, reading orders, and ensuring tolerance with precision tools.

Hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with safe procedure adherence and quality policy compliance. The position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits including medical, dental,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• At least two years of job shop experience.
• Knowledge of safe operation of shop equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates plastic rods, slabs, and sheets per Shop Orders.
• Reads and interprets Shop Orders.
• Uses gages and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.
• Operates machines including lathes, drill presses, mills, saws and planers.
• Maintains safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Basic math skills

Good communication skills

Mechanical ability

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Machining knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver’s License

Two years experience in a job shop atmosphere

Knowledge in safe operation of equipment

Tools

Manual lathes

Drill presses

Vertical milling machines

Chop saws

Band saws

Planers

Gages and measuring instruments

Holding fixtures and tooling

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.

Description 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