Technician II -Blow Mold (2nd/3rd)

Supports our PET bottle production line with machine maintenance, including diagnosing and performing preventative and corrective maintenance. Cross-trained in Process/Maintenance-Technician Blow Molding. Focuses on process improvement and new technology to achieve profitability, safety, and ergonomics goals. Assists the Chief Engineer and Management team with projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
• Adhere to all instructions, Good Manufacturing Practices, and housekeeping procedures.
• Process, troubleshoot, and repair all machines and support equipment.
• Monitor and adjust bottle processes to optimize quality and minimize scrap.
• Complete preform and bottle changeovers.
• Become proficient in facility-specific blow molder and injection equipment operations and troubleshooting.
• Replace or repair machine parts.
• Assist with machine installation.
• Reduce scrap and promote efficient cycle time operations.
• Provide innovative and creative solutions to production problems.
• Follow complete start-up and shut-down procedures as per company and machine requirements.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Maintain downtime documentation throughout the shift to support data collection and problem-solving.
• Assist with cross-training technicians on tasks such as:
  • Mold changes and mold cleaning
  • Starting and stopping injection molding machines
  • Starting and stopping conveyors
  • Purging the injection molding machine
  • Changing and cleaning dryer filters
  • Maintenance of the chiller system

Requirements

• Experience with industrial processing equipment and infrastructure; blow molding and injection experience preferred.
• 5-7 years minimum in an industrial setting with processing or maintenance responsibilities.
• Technical school training in Injection/Blow Molding preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, identify problems, and meet deadlines.
• Proficient English skills to read, write, and communicate.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively both independently and within a team.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Must be able to operate material handling equipment.
• Must become forklift certified within 60 days.
• Understand and comply with applicable OSHA safety rules/regulations and Lock-out/Tag-out requirements.
• Commitment to the success of the entire organization.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.
• Work environment is in a warehouse with temperatures varying between hot or cold based on outside conditions.

Benefits

• Medical (HMO), dental, and vision insurance premium coverage.
• 401k plan with employer contributions up to 5%.
• Vacation and sick pay.
• Eight (8) paid holidays per year.
• Basic life insurance paid (25K policy).