Tool Technician
Westlake · Shelby Township, MI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Westlake (chemicals) in Shelby Township, MI.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Injection molding, Tooling
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How this role compares
Against 26 other live manufacturing postings in Michigan.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 59%
- CNC 48%
- ✓ Team leadership 44%
- Machining 37%
- Robotics 30%
- EHS / safety 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Westlake in Shelby Township
1 other open role at this site.
- Process Technician · Process · Technician
Full description from WestlakeAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Changing components of family molds to facilitate production of different products.
- ◆Repairing, cleaning and inspection of molds.
- ◆Lubricate and maintain internal and external components of tooling.
- ◆Proper use of Bridgeport, lathe, grinder, and other machinery.
- ◆Operate overhead cranes and lift trucks to transport and move dies and molds.
- ◆Proper use of various hand tools, power tools, lifts, gages, etc. in the repair and maintenance of tools.
- ◆Maintain the tool room to provide a safe and hazard free environment.
- ◆Comply with all policies contained in the Employee Handbook.
- ◆Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- ✓Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent. Associates degree or technical training in related fields such as engineering, metalworking, mold design, etc. a plus.
- ✓Minimum two years experience working in tool room, metal or plastics manufacturing environment preferred.
- ✓Strong mechanical aptitude.
- ✓Knowledge of part and mold complexities.
- ✓Knowledge of plastic injection molds.
- ✓Knowledge of proper use of horizontal mills, lathes, grinders and cut off saw.
- ✓Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- ✓Strong attention to detail.
- ✓Understanding of and commitment to safe working practices and must pass company safety training and licensing as required.
- ✓Ability to work under minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
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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.
SHIFT - MIDNIGHTS Monday - Friday 11:00pm - 7:00am
Summary
Repair, maintain, and set up molds so they are available for production.
Physical demands
Must be physically able to perform all tasks and duties as described throughout this job description; ability to bend, stoop and carry heavy objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Sufficiently mobile to function in a shop floor environment that includes the ability to crawl, kneel, lift, pull, sit, stand and walk for shifts working up to 12 hours. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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