Production - Compression Molding at Westlake Plastics Co – Mayfield, Pennsylvania

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 of our 74 years of success.

Production - Compression Molding duties include but are limited to the following:

• Clean and set up the mold.
• Fill the mold with resin.
• Assure proper resin is being loaded by predetermined requirements as stated on shop orders.
• Level the material.
• Close the molds.
• Open molds and remove molded sheets.
• Tag sheets with serial number making and printing the tags as needed.
• Properly identify and return unused resin to warehouse.
• Perform visual quality control of molded sheet.
• Inspect continually during the manufacturing process.
• Maintain ISO standards in Compression Molding area with products in accordance with products specifications.
• Report “near misses/accidents” to the Manager or Supervisor.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment throughout the Compression Molding facility.
• Report daily, weekly, activity and problems to the manager.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION:

• Strong working knowledge in Manufacturing Principles, mechanical, Compression Molding manufacturing processes, Compression Molding machines, procedures…

• Basic math skills.

• Ability to use hand and power tools.

• Solve problems step by step, thinking through looking beyond obvious solutions to a problem and endeavor to find the best solution.

• Basic computer skills:

• Ability to follow programs.

• Reading, analysis and interpretation of common industrial, manufacturing and technical procedures.

• Understanding of Manufacturing safety regulations and practices.