Tooling Technician - 1st Shift (Mon-Fri 8a-4p) at Westlake

Elkland, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tooling, Molds, Jigs, Fixtures, Manual Machining, CNC Machining, Fabrication, Welding, Blueprint Reading, GD&T, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Communication, Production Background, Scheduling Flexibility, Safety Compliance

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

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. JOB SUMMARY The Tooling Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of all Molds in the facility. This role involves Repairing Molds, Dies, jigs and fixtures, then reassembles when repaired. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Comply with Company Safety Policies and Procedures Communicate with the Manufacturing Engineers on issues with tooling. Maintain a safe working environment. Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrated ability to achieve timely results within designated constraints. Experience with Molds, Jigs and Fixtures. Knowledge of Manual and or CNC Machining. Knowledge of Fabrication and Welding. Blueprint reading and experience with GD&T. Ability Machine and Fabricate to tight tolerances. Hands-on production background, including experience working with and leading production teams, work cells, and assembly processes. Strong demonstrated communication skills. Must be able to work with a team and handle the constantly changing manufacturing requirements. Embrace teamwork. Self-starter, motivated, versatile. Problem solving skills and the ability to bring a team together to accomplish daily tasks. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE The employee should have the following: High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade 1 - 2 years' experience in a relevant field ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee should possess the ability to: Must have good clarity of hearing and speech. Must have the physical ability to walk, stand and sit for periods of time. Must be able to travel by car for several hours at a time to other facilities. Must be able to periodically stoop, kneel, crouch, walk or crawl. Ability to occasionally climb, balance or knell Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out Prolong standing or in stationary position Complete repetitive movements Bend and/or twist Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds Ability to move or traverse about the facilities Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions reaching 100+ degrees Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection). 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 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

Responsibilities

The Tooling Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of all molds in the facility. This role involves repairing molds, dies, jigs, and fixtures, then reassembling them when repaired.