Tool & Die Machinist (2nd Shift)

About the role

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturers in North America. With 23 manufacturing and distribution locations, the company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for 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 focused on building A Better Foundation. To learn more, visit WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers and encourages 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.

Summary: Operate conventional machine shop equipment while building, repairing, and preparing injection mold tooling.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains all conventional machine shop equipment (lathe, milling machine, drill press, etc.)
• Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints, or samples to ensure accurate work
• Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping
• Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task
• Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment
• Monitors machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues
• Completes checklists for apprentices and Mold Polishers
• Sharpens cutters, drills, sprue cutters
• Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs
• Maintains a safe and clean workstation
• Completes work assigned in accordance with verbal instructions and asks questions for clarity when needed
• Completes work within required time
• Tracer lathe threading
• Troubleshoots injection mold problems and tooling issues (e.g., part flashing)
• Responds to and provides solutions for tooling issues causing production downtime
• Calculates tooling stack up from dimensions referenced on engineering drawings
• Makes new cutters from raw material
• Maintains accurate record of work activity and time
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervision or management

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and Trade School certification preferred
• Minimum of 2 years machine shop experience in a machine shop
• Ability to read and comprehend sufficient English to follow work instructions and engineering drawings; must be able to communicate well verbally with others
• Basic mathematical skills and a solid understanding of engineering drawings/tolerances required
• Ability to resolve complex problems
• Must be able to meet requirements for a forklift license
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, and operate equipment
• Work environment includes exposure to noise, grease, coolants, metal and aluminum shavings, grinder dust, oil/dust, and motorized industrial vehicles