Tool and Die Machinist

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.About Westlake Pipe & FittingsWestlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is the second-largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. Westlake Pipe & Fittings supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok® spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on building A Better Foundation™. To learn more, visit the website at WestlakePipe.com.SO WHY WESTLAKE PIPE & FITTINGS?We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers and encourages our associates to succeed through individual achievement and teamwork. A career at Westlake Pipe & Fittings, is enriched with an innovative spirit, high work ethic, and rewarding experiences. We foster a culture that supports professional development, personal growth, and opportunities for advancement. COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITSBenefits Effective Day 1Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (2%), Life & AD&DPaid VacationTuition Assistance ProgramFitness Reimbursement ProgramOpportunity for AdvancementSummary: Operate conventional machine shop equipment while building, repairing and preparing injection mold tooling.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:This position reports directly to and will receive direction from the Machine Shop Supervisor.Primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:Operates and maintains all conventional machine shop equipment (lathe, milling machine, drill press, etc.)Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate workTakes precise measurements for cutting or shapingSelects appropriate machine and settings for a given taskPlans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignmentMonitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issuesCompleting checklists for apprentices and Mold PolishersSharpening cutters, drills, sprue cuttersIdentifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairsMaintains a safe and clean workstationCompleting work assigned in accordance with verbal instructions and asking questions for clarity when neededCompleting work within required timeTracer lathe threadingTrouble shoot injection mold problems and tooling issues (example: part flashing)Responding to and providing solutions for tooling issues causing production downtimeCalculating tooling stack up from dimensions referenced on engineering drawingsMaking new cutters from raw materialMaintain accurate record of work activity and timePerforming all other duties as assigned by supervision or management.Supervisory Responsibilities: NoneQualifications:Certificate of completion from an accredited machine shop or tool and die vocational school preferred.Excellent coordination and mechanical skillsStrong attention to detail, accuracy, and safetySolid written and verbal communication skillsProficient in mathBasic computer skillsKnowledge of metal properties and other materialEducation and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent and Trade School certification preferred. Minimum of 2 years machine shop experience in a machine shop.Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend sufficient English to follow work instructions and engineering drawings. Must be able to communicate well verbally with others.Mathematical Skills: Basic mathematical skills and a solid understanding of engineering drawings/tolerances is required.Reasoning Ability: Ability to resolve complex problems.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must be able to meet requirements for a forklift license.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, and operate equipment.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Exposure to noise, grease, coolants, metal and aluminum shavings, grinder dust, oil/dust, and motorized industrial vehicles.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.