Job Description: Blow Mold Tehnician Salary Status: DOE FLSA: Non-Exempt Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Reports to: Technician Supervisor 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. Essential Responsibilities: - 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 or manufacturer guidance.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and machine blueprints.
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on blow molding equipment and auxiliary systems.
- Repair and replace motors, sensors, valves, heaters, thermocouples, drives, relays, and electrical components.
- Calibrate machine settings and ensure proper process documentation is maintained.
- Monitor product quality and make process adjustments to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Troubleshoot resin flow, parison programming, temperature profiles, cooling systems, and extrusion performance.
- Support root cause analysis for downtime, quality defects, and equipment failures.
- Train and mentor operators and lower-level technicians on equipment operation, mold change procedures, troubleshooting, safety, and best practices.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, mold change documentation, and process sheets.
- Participate in continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, and Kaizen initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, GMP requirements, and OSHA regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements: - High school diploma or GED required.
- Technical degree or vocational training in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of blow molding processing and maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Extensive experience with extrusion blow molding equipment.
- Advanced knowledge of machine setup, processing, troubleshooting, and optimization.
- Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled machinery.
- Ability to interpret PLC fault codes and diagnose machine control issues.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems (24VDC, 120VAC, 480VAC).
- Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
- Experience with preventive maintenance systems and CMMS software preferred.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Physical Requirements: Requirements include, but are not limited to: - Frequently stand and walk for extended periods (up to 12-hour shifts).
- Lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds with assistance.
- Frequently bend, squat, kneel, climb ladders, and reach overhead.
- Work around moving mechanical equipment, heat, compressed air, and industrial chemicals.
- Ability to wear required PPE, including hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toe footwear, and gloves.
- Manufacturing facility with exposure to heat, noise, dust, and moving machinery.
- May require overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call support as business needs dictate.
- Fast-paced production environment requiring quick response to equipment issues.
Education/Experience: - High School diploma or equivalent required.
- 5+ year of experience in similar role.
- Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical repair is a plus.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance premium.
- 401k plan.
- Company offers vacation and sick pay
- Holiday Pay: Eight (8) paid holidays per year
- Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy)
We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.
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