Process Technician

Westlake Pipe & Fittings; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Pipe & Fittings is seeking a hands-on Process Technician/Die Setter to support mold sampling, documentation, and production activities on the shop floor in Shelby Township, MI. You will collaborate with the Shift Supervisor and other technicians to maintain quality, safety, and efficiency in daily operations.

You will assist die setters and material handlers, ensure processes are followed, and document changes and repairs as needed while potentially stepping in as interim supervisor

Qualifications

• Experience operating or supporting molding/die-setting processes.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and safety rules.
• Attention to quality and capability to document process changes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with new mold samples and documentation of processing parameters.
• Meet with supervisors and technicians to discuss shop floor issues.
• Ensure part quality meets criteria and packaging standards.
• Assist die setters and material handlers to ensure safe, timely set-ups.
• Perform die setter responsibilities and support mold/mechanical maintenance as directed.
• Follow departmental procedures for setup, operation, and shutdown of jobs.
• Document process changes and repairs on work orders as needed.
• Act as an interim supervisor when required.

Skills

Industrial machinist skills

Safety compliance

Quality awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

• 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.