Blow Mold Technician III; 2nd & 3rd Shift

Job Overview

The Blow Mold Technician III is responsible for the setup, operation, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of blow molding equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This senior-level technician possesses advanced knowledge of blow molding processes, machine controls, PLC troubleshooting, and process optimization. The Technician III serves as a technical resource for operators and junior technicians while supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maximize equipment performance and minimize downtime.

• Set up, start up, and optimize blow molding machines for production.
• Perform mold changes, tooling changes, and machine changeovers safely and efficiently while minimizing production downtime.
• Install, align, secure, and verify molds, tooling, and auxiliary equipment to ensure proper operation and product quality.
• Verify proper mold setup, cooling connections, and machine functionality prior to production startup.
• Develop, monitor, and optimize processing parameters to improve cycle times, reduce scrap, and maintain product quality.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and processing issues.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment using ladder logic, HMI interfaces, alarms, and machine diagnostics.
• Assist with PLC programming modifications under engineering