Westlake · 1 week ago
Mold Technician 12-hour shift (Night) $26.93 per hour
Brownsville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$26.93/hr - $26.93/hr
1+ years expWestlake Pipe & Fittings is the second-largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. The Mold Technician is responsible for ensuring the installation of proper tooling, mold base, and process set-ups to obtain top-quality injection molded products while meeting manufacturing objectives in a cost-effective manner.
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Responsibilities
Knowledge and recognition of plastic fittings by name, shape, and dimension
Knowledge of daily performance goals and working to achieve 100% of targeted output
Completion of production paperwork accurately and in real time
Maintain necessary reporting documentation as to shots per hour (SPH), cycle time, and downtime reasons
Assist with or perform tooling, mold base, machine, and process changes (changeovers)
Ensuring proper line clearance and start-up with efficiency in mind
Ensuring all pilots, lockdowns, extra cores, or any part(s) not being used are returned to their proper storage location(s)
Skilled in the removal and installation of mold bases and tooling for all products (A-Level Mold Tech)
Assist with or perform tooling, mold base, machine, and process troubleshooting
Skilled in tooling, machine and process troubleshooting for all products (A-Level Mold Tech)
Make necessary machine/process adjustments to obtain quality product while maintaining standard SPH
Routine inspection of parts at the molding machine and on the Operator’s belt to ensure parts being produced are remaining within quality specifications (aesthetics, sizing/dimension, etc.)
Must be proficient in the use of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic tools for general maintenance functions
Detection, segregation, and isolation of non-conforming quality defects and notifying Sr. Mold Technician, Supervisor, Manager, and/or QA Department
Able to identify various types of quality defects based on appearance, fit, form, and function (Ex: short shots, burn, weld lines, watermarks, defective threads, etc.)
Ability to identify and correct tooling, machine or process problems as they arise
Assist with or perform the removal and installation of feed screws and nozzles
Assist the Acting Supervisor and Sr. Mold Technicians in the training of class B-D Mold Technicians (A-Level Mold Tech)
Minimizing downtime by resolving or escalating to Maintenance and Supervision for machine-related problems
Proper organization and cleanliness of assigned work area to highest level of standards (5S)
Perform 5S Audit for each work area assigned daily
Inspection and cleaning of oil skimmers
Performing the above-mentioned functions with minimum supervision
Any other duties as assigned by supervision or management
Qualification
Required
Basic to advanced knowledge of the injection molding machine and its electrical, hydraulic, programmable logic controller (PLC) and safety controls
Basic operation of human machine interface (HMI), electrical and hydraulic systems
Ability to match tooling components using part numbers as identification
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Ability to read and comprehend sufficient English to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all standard units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
Must be able to take complex and diverse information or situations which have several probable correct paths and compile information in a manner that allows problems to be solved in a reasonable fashion
Forklift (truck) certification required
Must be able to bend, squat, twist, climb, push/pull, reach and lift to 50 pounds on occasion
Preferred
Additional post-secondary education is a plus (trade school/college)
Previous work in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
Basic PLC, electrical, and hydraulic systems training/experience or machine shop training and/or 1-2 years equivalent experience (entry level); up to 6-8 years equivalent experience (advanced level)
Manufacturing experience in plastic injection molding with relevant knowledge of resins and plastic materials preferred
Benefits
Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (2%), Life & AD&D
Paid Vacation
Tuition Assistance Program
Fitness Reimbursement Program
Opportunity for Advancement
Company
Westlake
Westlake is a manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and building products. It is a sub-organization of Westlake Chemical Partners.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2B2025-11-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2017-01-07Post Ipo Equity
2004-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Albert Chao
CEO
Jean-Marc Gilson
President and CEO
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