Tool Maker

Here at Westfall Technik, we pride ourselves on being the fastest growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company in the USA and soon Globally. While many companies outsource their work, we believe in keeping our jobs in the US. We currently support over 1,500 employees across 15 facilities in the US, and we are still growing. At our Elizabethtown, KY site, we invest in our people. Our overall success is largely contributed to our employees’ skills and talents, that have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business. Here, you’ll get the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall. We want you to view your time at Westfall as an investment to your future. Professional Attributes Perform scheduled & emergency tooling repair, maintenance, cleaning & set-up of self-contained molds Inspect, build & maintain tooling & part fixtures using turning, milling & grinding operations Recommend changes to mold designs to improve life of the tooling Assist in troubleshooting of tooling on production floor in the molding machines & on the bench Participation in plant-wide safety efforts - safe and careful work practices always followed to reinforce a culture of safety Support and participation in continuous improvement activities including maintaining a clean and organized workplace Responsiveness to production, engineering and maintenance demands Ability to work independently as well as on a team Other responsibilities and projects as assigned. Desired Skills And Experience High school diploma or equivalent is required 5-7 years’ experience as a toolmaker 5 years production environment in injection molding or related field preferred Ability to multi-task and prioritize work and detail orientated Must be able to weld and have experience with machine tools Must be able to read and interpret tooling drawings Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time Must be able to 55-60 lbs. occasionally during the day Frequent pushing, pulling, twisting, balancing, and stooping Must have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach What You’ll Love About Us 11 Paid Holidays, Sick Pay, Vacation Pay 401K, Plus Employer Match Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and More… We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Westfall Technik, LLC