What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMPRESSION MOLDING OPERATOR position at Westlake Plastics?
Westlake Plastics is a world-leading manufacturer in extrusion and compression molding technologies of high-performance thermoplastics. Close collaboration with our customers and new product development have been the hallmarks of our 71 years of success.
Westlake Plastics offers a competitive hourly pay rate. Our employees receive benefits (medical, dental, prescription and vision), PTO, paid vacation, as well as your birthday off and employer matched 401K.
Compression molding operator duties/responsibilities:
Production - Compression Molded
- Clean and setup the mold.
- Fill the mold with resin.
- Assure proper resin is being loaded per predetermined requirements as stated on shop orders.
- Level the material.
- Close the molds.
- Open molds and remove molded sheets.
- Tag sheets with serial number making and printing the tags as needed.
- Properly identify and return unused resin to warehouse.
- Perform visual quality control of molded sheet.
- Inspect continually during the manufacturing process.
- Maintain ISO standards in Compression Molding area with products in accordance with products specifications.
- Report “near misses/accidents” to the Manager or Supervisor.
- Maintain safe and clean working environment throughout the Compression Molding facility.
- Report daily, weekly, activity and problems to the manager.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION:
- Strong working knowledge in Manufacturing Principles, mechanical, Compression Molding manufacturing processes, Compression Molding machines, procedures…
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to use hand and power tools.
- Solve problems step by step thinking through looking beyond obvious solutions to a problem and endeavor to find the best solution.
- Basic computer skills:
- Ability to follow programs.
- Reading, analysis and interpretation of common industrial, manufacturing and technical procedures.
- Understanding of Manufacturing safety regulations and practices.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Mayfield, PA 18433 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mayfield, PA 18433: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18
