Tooling Technician (PVCO)

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division, is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to manage die changes and line changeovers in a busy extrusion environment. Responsibilities include setting up downstream equipment for size changes, purging machines, wiring heads, training team members, and maintaining tooling inventories while supporting a safe, productive plant atmosphere.

Full-time, on-site role in a large North American manufacturing network offering equal opportunity employment and

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years’ experience in Extrusion or 3+ years in Industrial Maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and schematics.

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

Die changes

Downstream setup

Electrical wiring

Maintenance

Team training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. With 23 manufacturing and distribution locations, the company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok® spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on building A Better Foundation. To learn more, visit the website at WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

SUMMARY

Responsible for all size changes of dies and downstream equipment. Startup of line after changeover. Getting product in specification before turning the line over to production.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years’ experience in Extrusion or 3 or more years in Industrial Maintenance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position has a transitioning work environment. Office/computer, manufacturing plant and outdoor environments are normal. The noise level in the plant environment is usually high, as normal for a manufacturing plant. Some of the work in the operating units may require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe shoes, fall protection, hard hats, etc.

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.