Process Technician

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation in Michigan is seeking a Process Technician to support mold sampling, documentation of processing parameters, and daily operations at our facility.

The role involves coordinating with the Shift Supervisor and Process Technicians to maintain quality and production rates, assisting die setters and maintenance, and documenting changes per internal procedures. Westlake offers an entrepreneurial environment and Equal Opportunity employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with new mold samples, and assist in the creation of full documentation on all processing parameters.
• Meets with the Shift Supervisor and other Process Technicians to discuss any and all issues relating to the shop floor.
• Assists the Shift Supervisor to ensure the part quality is understood, standard production rates are maintained, and to ensure that only product that meets or exceeds quality criteria is packaged.
• Assist die setters and material handlers as assigned to insure that the set-ups being performed are done properly, in a safe manner, as well as a timely manner.
• Perform die setter responsibilities and support production activities to include mold and mechanical maintenance as directed.
• Follow all departmental operational procedures relating to the set-up, operation, and shut down of jobs.
• Perform special duties and or projects as assigned. Operate the machine as needed
• Document any and all process changes per internal procedures.
• Document repairs as need on work orders requests for maintenance and tooling repairs as needed.
• Able to act as an interim supervisor

Job description

• Assist with new mold samples, and assist in the creation of full documentation on all processing parameters.
• Meets with the Shift Supervisor and other Process Technicians to discuss any and all issues relating to the shop floor.
• Assists the Shift Supervisor to ensure the part quality is understood, standard production rates are maintained, and to ensure that only product that meets or exceeds quality criteria is packaged.
• Assist die setters and material handlers as assigned to insure that the set-ups being performed are done properly, in a safe manner, as well as a timely manner.
• Perform die setter responsibilities and support production activities to include mold and mechanical maintenance as directed.
• Follow all departmental operational procedures relating to the set-up, operation, and shut down of jobs.
• Perform special duties and or projects as assigned. Operate the machine as needed
• Document any and all process changes per internal procedures.
• Document repairs as need on work orders requests for maintenance and tooling repairs as needed.
• Able to act as an interim supervisor

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.

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