Mold Technician (12 Hour Night Shift) - $27.74 per hour

Westlake Chemical; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k (4% match)

Retirement Contribution (3%)

Life & AD&D

Paid Vacation

Tuition Assistance

Fitness Reimbursement

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Westlake Pipe & Fittings in Brownsville, TX is seeking an Injection Mold Technician to support tooling, setup and production of high quality plastic fittings.

You will monitor cycle times, inspect parts, perform basic maintenance, and work with supervisors to meet output goals while maintaining safety and 5S standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education a plus.
• Basic PLC, electrical, and hydraulic systems knowledge.
• Experience in plastic injection molding preferred.
• Ability to read documentation and interpret safety rules.
• English reading comprehension required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot injection molding equipment.
• Maintain SPH, cycle time, and downtime records.
• Assist with tooling changes and setup adjustments.
• Ensure line clearance and proper startup procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized work area per 5S.

Skills

Molding machine ops

Electrical systems

PLC controls

HMI operation

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school/college

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

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.

About Westlake Pipe & Fittings

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. With 23 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 and Facebook.

Benefits Effective Day 1

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• Vision
• 401k (4% match)
• Annual Retirement Contribution (3%)
• Life & AD&D
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Opportunity for Advancement

Summary

Responsible for ensuring installation of proper tooling, mold base and process set-ups to obtain top-quality injection molded products, while satisfying manufacturing objectives in a cost-effective manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowledge and recognition of plastic fittings by name, shape, and dimension.
• Knowledge of daily performance goals and working to achieve 100% of targeted output.
• Completion of production paperwork accurately and in real time.
• Maintain necessary reporting documentation as to shots per hour (SPH), cycle time, and downtime reasons.
• Assist with or perform tooling, mold base, machine, and process changes (changeovers).
• Ensuring proper line clearance and start-up with efficiency in mind.
• Ensuring all pilots, lockdowns, extra cores, or any part(s) not being used are returned to their proper storage location(s).
• Skilled in the removal and installation of mold bases and tooling for all products (A-Level Mold Tech).
• Assist with or perform tooling, mold base, machine, and process troubleshooting.
• Skilled in tooling, machine and process troubleshooting for all products (A-Level Mold Tech).
• Make necessary machine/process adjustments to obtain quality product while maintaining standard SPH.
• Routine inspection of parts at the molding machine and on the Operator’s belt to ensure parts being produced are remaining within quality specifications (aesthetics, sizing/dimension, etc.).
• Must be proficient in the use of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic tools for general maintenance functions.
• Detection, segregation, and isolation of non-conforming quality defects and notifying Sr. Mold Technician, Supervisor, Manager, and/or QA Department.
• Able to identify various types of quality defects based on appearance, fit, form, and function (Ex: short shots, burn, weld lines, watermarks, defective threads, etc.).
• Ability to identify and correct tooling, machine or process problems as they arise.
• Assist with or perform the removal and installation of feed screws and nozzles.
• Assist the Acting Supervisor and Sr. Mold Technicians in the training of class B-D Mold Technicians (A-Level Mold Tech).
• Minimizing downtime by resolving or escalating to Maintenance and Supervision for machine-related problems.
• Proper organization and cleanliness of assigned work area to highest level of standards (5S).
• Perform 5S Audit for each work area assigned daily.
• Inspection and cleaning of oil skimmers.
• Performing the above-mentioned functions with minimum supervision.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervision or management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualifications

• Basic to advanced knowledge of the injection molding machine and its electrical, hydraulic, programmable logic controller (PLC) and safety controls.
• Basic operation of human machine interface (HMI), electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to match tooling components using part numbers as identification.
• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Additional post-secondary education is a plus (trade school/college).
• Previous work in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred; Basic PLC, electrical, and hydraulic systems training/experience or machine shop training and/or 1-2 years equivalent experience (entry level); up to 6-8 years equivalent experience (advanced level).
• Manufacturing experience in plastic injection molding with relevant knowledge of resins and plastic materials preferred.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend sufficient English to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all standard units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Reasoning Ability: Must be able to take complex and diverse information or situations which have several probable correct paths and compile information in a manner that allows problems to be solved in a reasonable fashion.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Forklift (truck) certification required.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to bend, squat, twist, climb, push/pull, reach and lift to 50 pounds on occasion.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. General factory. Exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust, oil/grease and traveling powered industrial vehicles.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com