Die Setter

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. SUMMARY

Remove and install tool molds in plastic injection molding machines.

Set up molding machines to the prescribed process set up.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIESRemove and install molds in plastic injection molding machines.

Set up machines for continuous production by positioning and aligning mold, connecting water, hydraulics, and air feeds as required.

Adjust machine control settings to prescribed setup for the part.

Shut down molding machines by performing proper lockout procedures, purging material, removing die from machine, etc.

Complete required documentation such as tool change reports and production logs accurately and in a timely manner.

Work toward continuous improvement of all mold change and machine set up procedures.

Comply with all Employee Conduct and Work Rules.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent. Some technical training in related field or associates degree preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Strong mechanical aptitude.

Ability to work under minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.

Must have a valid Driver's License.

Ability to operate forklift and obtain forklift license.

Two or more years of experience and familiarity with die setting procedures.

Knowledgeable of proper use of hand tools to set molds/dies.

Ability to operate and obtain certification for operating overhead cranes.

PHYSICAL

DEMANDSMust be physically able to perform all tasks and duties as described throughout this job description; ability to bend, stoop and carry heavy objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Sufficiently mobile to function in a shop floor environment that includes the ability to crawl, kneel, lift, pull, sit, stand and walk for shifts working up to 12 hours. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation. If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here.

You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday. Westlake Management Services, Inc. is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants to join our company and to succeed as members of our team regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.