Plastics Fabrication Operator

Westlake Plastics; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and vacation

Employer matched 401K

Job summary

Westlake Plastics in Delaware County, Media is seeking a Fabrication Operator who will fabricate plastic products based on specified shop orders. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating manual lathes and ensuring safe procedures while fulfilling their duties.

The role requires a High School Diploma, two years of relevant experience, basic math and mechanical skills, and the ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Benefits include competitive hourly pay and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a job shop atmosphere.
• Basic awareness of electricity and the risks attached.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates plastic rods, slabs, and sheets according to shop orders.
• Uses precision tools and machinery for fabrication tasks.
• Complies with all safety procedures and quality policies.

Skills

Operation of manual lathes

Understanding of materials and cutting tools

Basic math skills

Good communication skills

Mechanical ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Manual lathes

Drill presses

Job description

Overview

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.

Work Hours

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

Responsibilities

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