Molder Operator; Night Shift

Summary

Responsible for inspecting, cutting, trimming, and packing pipe fittings produced by the injection molding machines.

• Effective Day 1 Med, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) (4% match)
• Annual Retirement Contribution (2%)
• Life & AD&D
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Opportunity for Advancement

• Report to Production Supervisor; follow direction from Injection Molding Manager or Acting Supervisor.
• Safely and efficiently perform top‑quality operational duties on a daily basis.
• Identify plastic fittings by name, shape, and dimension.
• Achieve 100% of targeted output by meeting daily performance goals.
• Complete production line paperwork accurately and in real time.
• Ensure quality of work through proper labeling and verification of correctness for all types of molded fittings and their packaging.
• Set up and verify weight scales.
• Detect, segregate, and isolate non‑conforming quality defects and notify Mold Technician, Supervisor, Manager, or QA Department.
• Identify various types of quality defects such as short shots, burn, weld lines, watermarks, defective threads.
• Minimize downtime by escalating machine‑related problems to Mold Technician.
• Assist with the changeover process and ensure proper line clearance and start‑up with efficiency in mind.
• Maintain proper organization and cleanliness of assigned work area to highest standards (5S).
• Perform 5S audit for each work area assigned daily.
• Train new Injection Molding personnel on: setting up work stations, identifying labels, detecting quality defects, cutting techniques, 5S, and counting cartons/cases.
• Work with minimum supervision; perform other duties assigned by supervision or management.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred (not required).
• Ability to read and comprehend sufficient English to follow work instructions.
• Basic mathematical skills and counting ability.
• Reasoning ability to solve problems with multiple possible solutions.

• Must be able to cut and trim parts for long periods while standing for extended periods.
• Lift up to 35 pounds on occasion; some stations may require lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Work with minimal equipment such as pruning shears, cutting shears, knife, air sander, air saws, tape gun, code stamp.

General factory environment. Exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust, oil/grease, and traveling powered 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.