Manual Machinist – Lenni PA

Manual Machinist – Lenni PA

Westlake Plastics – Lenni, PA

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 71 years of success.

We offer a competitive hourly pay rate and benefits including medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, paid time off, paid vacation, a birthday off day, and an employer‑matched 401(k). Performance reviews are conducted at 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year.

• Maintain and operate all machine shop equipment.
• Maintain accurate work ticket records with drawings.
• Work with E‑Maintenance (Software) to schedule tooling and equipment repairs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing personnel on die design, engineering changes, tooling repairs, and drawings of new tooling.
• Inspect tooling and parts machined in‑house and by outside fabricators.
• Maintain quality levels on all machine equipment and the maintenance environment.
• Maintain ISO work instructions.
• Report near‑misses/accidents to the manager or supervisor.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment throughout the machine shop area.
• Report daily, weekly activities and problems to the machine shop manager.
• Ensure the work environment follows 5S principles (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain) prior to shift change.
• Ensure good dialogue within the team and provide feedback to the manager, encouraging feedback from the team.
• Work effectively with other departments.

• Operate manual lathe, bridgeport mill, drill press, and surface grinder.
• Proficient in the use of gauges, micrometers, verniers, chucks, collets, steady rests, tools, drills, taps, honing equipment, and bars.
• Knowledge of fabrication and assembly techniques, tools, equipment, materials, and shop equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Understand working qualities of materials including cast iron, steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and plastics.
• Good mechanical aptitude in matching operations.
• Demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, and continuous improvement in quality.
• Meet productivity standards and complete work in a timely manner.
• Observe safety and security procedures and report unsafe conditions.
• Self‑motivated and consistently punctual.
• Willing to work extra hours and weekend shifts if needed.
• Analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Basic computer skills with internal software and Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Understanding of manufacturing safety regulations and practices.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school experience or Vo‑Tech.
• Five years operating manual machines.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Training matrix requirements list HR‑‑003 for minimum training requirements.
• Re‑certification required when deemed necessary by the direct manager.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Plastics Manufacturing