Senior Blow Mold Process Technician-PRE

Overview

The Senior Blow Molding Process Technician is responsible for being the subject matter expert (SME) for all blow molding machines to produce high-quality products and reduce down-time. This role involves troubleshooting, process optimization and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

• Owns, Manages and plans Blow Molding activities such as process validation, controls and procedures, part design, tool optimization, operation and maintenance of equipment
• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all blow molding machines
• Perform training from last update of SOPs
• Process ownership and compliance including but not limited to:
  • Air compressors, air settings, chiller and water temperatures, blender settings, parison air settings and position, knock out rod inspection, IMLs
• Planning and regular review of daily, weekly, monthly preventative maintenance
• Manage mold maintenance, repair and refurbishment processes, and tracks units produced and repair documentation
• Review and follow through of quality data to make necessary machine adjustments ensuring bottles produced are within specifications
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting to ensure machines are running efficiently
• Perform operator functions such as adjust machine settings and set up molds
• Operate and maintain blow molding machines when necessary
• Complete required paperwork for accurate production when operating machines
• Ensure blow molding machines are operating in a safe, efficient manner
• Support organizational wide initiatives including but not limited to spares, corporate support, bottle profile
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned, based on operational needs or special projects.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years blow molding or plastic manufacturing experience in a manufacturing facility
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
• 5+ Advanced mechanical troubleshooting skills- mechanical aptitude and ability to operate complex machinery
• Proficiency of precision machining and measuring tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
• Ability and willingness to work as team member to perform training and constant coaching operator. People oriented.
• Able to travel with short term notice (5%).

• 10+ years blow molding or plastic manufacturing experience in a manufacturing facility
• 10+ Advanced mechanical troubleshooting skills- mechanical aptitude and ability to operate complex machinery
• Bilingual a plus (English and Spanish)

• Must be able to go up and down stairs and ladders frequently
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Ability to operate a forklift and walk behind lift
• Must be able to stand for the majority of the shift
• Use a variety of hand tools and precision measurement tools
• Exposure to heat, noise and plastic resin odors
• The production facility is within an indoor industrial environment and is not climate controlled

Pay Range- $25-$40 per hour

Benefits- eligible for medical, dental, vision benefits 1st of month after 30 days of employment.