Job 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.
The Toolroom PM Technician is responsible for performing preventative maintenance on all Injection Molds in the facility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures
- Knowledge of general repair, hydraulic and electrical
- Follow standard work and safety practices to perform routine maintenance activities
- Dismantle molds using hand tools and power tools
- Inspect molds to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments
- Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools and power tools
- Repair or replaces defective parts, using hand tools and power tools
- Install interchangeable inserts in molds, using hand tools, power tools and Overhead Crane.
- Lubricate and clean parts and inspect
- May repair or replace electrical equipment
- Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to interact effectively with various levels in the organization
- Excellent verbal interpersonal and written communication skills
- Good mechanical, electrical and controls skills
- "Self-starter" attitude
- Availability to work any shift and overtime
- Able to build cooperative relationships
- Proven successful work experience with fork trucks
- Overhead Crane operation (Rigger II Training Provided)
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation(s)
- Microsoft Applications (general)
- Use smart phone applications for maintenance work order systems
- General Knowledge of Machine Shop equipment
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:
- Be exposed to temperature extremes inside or out
- Operate various assembly/manufacturing/repair tools
- Must be able to taste or smell
- Must be able to position self to maintain equipment including under equipment and in small spaces
- Be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
- Prolong standing or in stationary position for long periods of time
- Complete repetitive movements
- Bend or twist
- Wear all required personal protective equipment
- Lift/move/transport items up to 75 pounds
- Be in the position to move/traverse about inside site to access machinery, etc.
- Ability to operate various assembly/manufacturing/repair tools
- Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
- Should have strong hand-eye coordination
- Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth
- Sufficient physical reflexes and personal mobility
- Constantly operates machinery, positions, sets up, handles or tends to, modifies
- Work outside of normal business hours, occasionally on short notice.
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.
