Tooling Technician - Extrusion & Changeover Expert

Westlake Chemical; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Pipe & Fittings in Wichita Falls, TX seeks an experienced extrusion/industrial maintenance technician responsible for all size changes of dies and downstream equipment, and for getting product in specification before handing off to production.

You will start up lines after changeovers, purge machines, and ensure tooling and downstream systems are ready. The role involves training team members and occasional overtime in a transitioning work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years' experience in Extrusion or 3+ years in Industrial Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Make all die changes
• Set up all downstream equipment for size pipe to be run
• Purge machines for changeover
• Cut and build plugs
• Cut rubber for tanks and bellers
• Build heads
• Pre-heat tooling
• Ensure all downstream equipment is in proper working order
• Maintain inventory of tooling and supplies
• Electrically wire all heads
• Train production team members
• Be available for occasional unscheduled overtime

Skills

Extrusion

Industrial Maintenance

Tooling handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years' experience in Extrusion or 3+ years in Industrial Maintenance

Job description

Westlake Pipe & Fittings in Wichita Falls, TX seeks an experienced extrusion/industrial maintenance technician responsible for all size changes of dies and downstream equipment, and for getting product in specification before handing off to production.

You will start up lines after changeovers, purge machines, and ensure tooling and downstream systems are ready. The role involves training team members and occasional overtime in a transitioning work environment.