Fabrication Operator

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 as we celebrate 75 years of success. 

Westlake Plastics offer a competitive hourly pay rate. Our employees receive benefits (medical, dental, prescription, vision). Employees receive PTO, paid vacation, and your birthday as a paid day off, and employer matched 401K. 

The hours for this position are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

The Fabrication operator’s duties and responsibilities may include but not be limited to the following:

• Fabricates plastic rods, slabs, and sheets in accordance with Shop Orders.
• Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner
• Reads and interprets Shop Orders
• Uses gages and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements
• Uses precision tools, machinery and equipment such as lathes, vertical milling machines, drill presses, chop saws, band saws, and planers
• Properly and safely selects, aligns, secures and removes holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto machine
• Recognizes, deploys and properly uses inserts, fixtures and tooling
• Performs daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment
• Evaluates experimental procedures and recommends change or modifications for efficiency and adaptability to setup and production
• Possesses ability to track parts and jobs
• Utilizes and abides by all safety procedures
• Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and instructions

Fabrication operator skills and abilities required:

• Operation of manual lathes, drill presses and other standard job shop machines
• Must understand materials, cutting tools, speeds and feeds and machining techniques
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication skills
• Mechanical ability
• Proper use of hand and power tools
• Basic awareness of electricity and the risks attached
• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those around him/her

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• At least two (2) year experience in a job shop atmosphere
• Knowledge in the safe operation of the following equipment: horizontal lathes of all sizes, portable resurfacing machines and      drill presses
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs