Tool & Die Technician

Westlake Chemical; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Annual bonuses

401(k) with company match

Safety shoes

Prescription safety glasses

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance from day one

Short/Long term disability

Fitness reimbursement

Monthly employee events

Employee assistance program

Basic life insurance

Job summary

Westlake Royal Building Products in Columbus, OH is seeking a Tool & Die Technician to lead the tooling group supporting vinyl siding extrusion operations. The role offers a $24.00–$27.46/hour base with a $1,000 sign-on and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include monitoring extrusion operations, resolving tooling-related issues, and interpreting schedules and drawings. A minimum of one year industrial experience is required, with AWS welding certification preferred.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of industrial experience.
• Desired: AWS basic welding certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitors PVC extrusion operations to ensure the tool and die group is adequately supporting production.
• Investigates and resolves product or process problems related to tooling.
• Reads and properly interprets production schedules, product drawings, tooling drawings, and bills of process.
• Gathers and analyzes data to determine potential problems with the tooling and effectively reports findings.
• Identifies and develops process control improvement opportunities.
• Communicates effectively. This includes the ability to listen, follow instructions, identify and record problems, and make recommendations to correct discrepancies.

Skills

Industrial experience

AWS welding 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 people's lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Pay Range $24.00- $27.46 per hour + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Work Life Balance: Work 3-4 shifts per week and have a 3-day weekend every other week! Westlake Royal Building Products, a vinyl siding manufacturer in Columbus OH, has a full-time opening for a Tool & Die Technician. This position supports our vinyl siding extrusion operation by leading a group tasked with installing and maintaining the tooling used to develop vinyl siding product profiles.

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Paid vacation and paid holidays beginning day one of employment - Up to 160 hours*
• 5 Bonuses per year based on plant performance
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%, plus an annual 3% contribution
• Free Safety Shoes
• Free Prescription Safety Glasses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance beginning day one of employment
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Monthly Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Basic Life Insurance (2x your salary)

*Vacation hours are prorated based on start date.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors PVC extrusion operations to ensure the tool and die group is adequately supporting production
• Investigates and resolves product or process problems related to tooling
• Reads and properly interprets production schedules, product drawings, tooling drawings, and bills of process
• Gathers and analyzes data to determine potential problems with the tooling and effectively reports findings
• Identifies and develops process control improvement opportunities
• Communicates effectively. This includes the ability to listen, follow instructions, identify and record problems, and make recommendations to correct discrepancies

QUALIFICATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• One (1) year of industrial experience
• Desired: AWS basic welding certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to hold, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must lift, carry and/or move up to 50 lbs. frequently. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, mobility to cover 2 facilities (North & South Plant) is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position works in a fast-paced manufacturing facility. Noise level commensurate with large machinery. Ear and eye protection must be worn at all times and steel toed shoes and long pants are required. Temperatures in the building, although maintained, can be affected by outside weather conditions. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. The pay range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be offered as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits).

ABOUT WESTLAKE

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