Description 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 as we celebrate 75 years of success. Westlake Plastics offer a competitive hourly pay rate. Our employees receive benefits (medical, dental, prescription, vision). Employees receive PTO, paid vacation, and your birthday as a paid day off, and employer matched 401K. The hours for this position are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The Fabrication operator’s duties and responsibilities may include but not be limited to the following: • Fabricates plastic rods, slabs, and sheets in accordance with Shop Orders. • Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner • Reads and interprets Shop Orders • Uses gages and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements • Uses precision tools, machinery and equipment such as lathes, vertical milling machines, drill presses, chop saws, band saws, and planers • Properly and safely selects, aligns, secures and removes holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto machine • Recognizes, deploys and properly uses inserts, fixtures and tooling • Performs daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment • Evaluates experimental procedures and recommends change or modifications for efficiency and adaptability to setup and production • Possesses ability to track parts and jobs • Utilizes and abides by all safety procedures • Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and instructions Requirements Fabrication operator skills and abilities required: • Operation of manual lathes, drill presses and other standard job shop machines • Must understand materials, cutting tools, speeds and feeds and machining techniques • Basic math skills • Basic computer skills • Good communication skills • Mechanical ability • Proper use of hand and power tools • Basic awareness of electricity and the risks attached • Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those around him/her Education and Experience • High School Diploma or equivalent • Valid Driver’s License • At least two (2) year experience in a job shop atmosphere • Knowledge in the safe operation of the following equipment: horizontal lathes of all sizes, portable resurfacing machines and drill presses Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs