Process Tech Blow Molding - 1st shift

Starting wage: $25.00–$28.00 per hour. Wage negotiable above the starting range with blow-mold–specific processing and technical experience. Availability for 2nd shift is critical.

Responsibilities

• Provide mold and fixture preventive maintenance
• Set up, test, and document brand-new tools and materials to produce acceptable product
• Maintain fixture and secondary equipment in working order
• Change mold inserts and secondary equipment inserts/nesting as equipment requires
• Diagnose (troubleshoot) secondary equipment problems
• Store and document molds and fixtures
• Maintain a positive, cooperative attitude with coworkers, employer, customers, and suppliers
• Uphold a strong desire to learn new and changing technologies
• Stand and walk for periods of eight hours at a time
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 lbs or more, using good judgment in selecting methods and equipment
• Perform color and shading distinction; near vision at 12 in. and far vision at 20 ft (corrective lenses required if needed)
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Extreme proficiency in every aspect of molding process
• Strong background in hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems/controls
• High level of mechanical skills
• Basic math functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, X-bar and R charts, let-down ratios
• Ability to work independently and within group settings
• Knowledge of injection molding a plus
• Basic computer skills
• Acceptable attendance record

Physical Demands

• Continuously lift or move light material (up to 10 lbs)
• Frequently lift or move average-weight material (25–60 lbs)
• Occasionally lift or move heavy material (over 60 lbs)
• Climb railcars, ladders, and steep stairs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first of the month after 30 days
• Fitness reimbursements
• Life and short-term disability insurance
• Earned time off and vacation
• 8 paid holidays annually
• Supplemental life, short- and long-term disability buy-up options
• 401K with company match after 90 days