Precision Tool & Die Machinist for Mold Tooling

Westlake; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

4% 401k match

Annual incentive plan up to 8%

Fitness reimbursement

Educational assistance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Westlake, through its NAPCO division, seeks an experienced machinist to operate and maintain conventional machine shop equipment while building, repairing, and preparing injection mold tooling. You will read engineering drawings, take precise measurements, and select appropriate machines to complete tasks.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma and Trade School certification with at least 2 years of machine shop experience, strong math skills, and a safety-conscious approach.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion from an accredited machine shop or tool and die vocational school preferred.
• Excellent coordination and mechanical skills
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in math
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of metal properties and other material

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains all conventional machine shop equipment (lathe, milling machine, drill press, etc.)
• Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints, or samples to ensure accurate work
• Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping
• Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task
• Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment
• Monitors machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues
• Completing checklists for apprentices and Mold Polishers
• Sharpening cutters, drills, sprue cutters
• Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs
• Maintains a safe and clean workstation.
• Completing work assigned in accordance with verbal instructions and asking questions for clarity when needed
• Completing work within required time
• Tracer lathe threading
• Trouble shoot injection mold problems and tooling issues (example: part flashing)
• Responding to and providing solutions for tooling issues causing production downtime
• Calculating tooling stack up from dimensions referenced on engineering drawings
• Making new cutters from raw material
• Maintain accurate record of work activity and time
• Performing all other duties as assigned by supervision or management.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Math proficiency

Reading drawings

Verbal & written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Trade School certification

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Drill press

Job description

Westlake, through its NAPCO division, seeks an experienced machinist to operate and maintain conventional machine shop equipment while building, repairing, and preparing injection mold tooling. You will read engineering drawings, take precise measurements, and select appropriate machines to complete tasks.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma and Trade School certification with at least 2 years of machine shop experience, strong math skills, and a safety-conscious approach.