Blow Molding Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Accountability

Supervisor, Blow Molding

Physical Requirements

• Substantial amount of walking
• Occasional use of ladders and platforms
• Must be able to lift quantities up to 75 pounds and handle/position quantities up to 450 pounds
• Must be able to work in sometimes small or confined spaces

Qualifications

• Requires the knowledge gained through a high school degree or the equivalent
• Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program or equal training
• Minimum of four years of related work experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain machines to ensure that quality product is provided to the production area
• Maintain work area in a safe, clean, orderly condition according to GMPs
• Properly dispose of used oil, oil soaked pig mats, scrap metal and unusable parts
• Perform Visual and Attribute bottle checks to assure Good Quality bottles are produced and supplied to Production and Deco processes
• Determine ways to improve efficiencies, quality and safety
• Perform variable checks and attribute checks and file all completed documentation as necessary
• Monitor and/or evaluate current or potential problems with action plans to eliminate problems
• Perform changeovers, PMs, Mattec selections and deduction, electric truck operation, unload storveyor contents and unclog under floor conveyors
• Repair and report major oil, air and water leaks, Start-up and Shut down equipment and operation
• Track belts, investigate bottle complaints, out-of-spec adjustments, prioritize daily machine production, generate action items and retrieve ordering information
• Clear grinder, material and conveyor jams, report out-of-stock items
• Minor drafting, fabrication and design, and retrieve documents from Master Control
• Attend twice daily shift transition meetings, use log book to record operating issues and maintain good communications within shift
• Receive training and train new employees as needed
• Log daily work activities in the plant maintenance system
• Make calls to the Supervisor at home when necessary
• Demonstrate good teamwork ethics by helping others in the Molding Department
• Participate with others in the testing or evaluation of raw materials and equipment
• Provide feedback pertaining to compatibility and functionality in conjunction with the Molding Supervisor
• Perform a variety of cleaning including major oil, grease and water leaks
• General cleaning after repairs are completed

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(K) retirement savings with company match
• Medical, dental and vision
• Pay annual targeted bonus
• Competitive pay
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement

About the Role

Apply technical skills and judgment to assigned task in order to maintain and improve upon equipment operation. Keep physical facility in a safe and quality conscious manner.