Extrusion Blow Molding Process Technician

Extrusion Blow Molding Process Technician

******PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR QUALIFIED EXPERIENCE******

PAY DEPENDS ON EXPERIENCE, STARTING PAY $50,000

GREAT OPPORTUNITY WITH A FAST GROWING COMPANY!!

Successful Plastics Manufacturer in Texas has immediate openings for experienced Extrusion Blow Molding Process Technicians.

Essential Functions:

· Set up, operate, and maintain molding machines to produce high-quality products

· Troubleshoot and resolve any process-related issues to ensure optimal production efficiency

· Perform mold changes, machine adjustments, and material handling as required

· Conduct regular inspections and quality checks of molded components

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and ensure product quality

· Maintain accurate documentation of process settings, adjustments, and production records

· Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment

· Setup and operate a variety of material handling, molding, finishing and assembly equipment. Examples: mold setup, or cutter adjustments.

· Responsible for mold change and machine adjustments.

· Start up and shut down of the molding machines.

· Operate forklift to do mold changes.

· Use forklift to move and organize molds.

· Responsible to fill out the daily process records necessary to control and maintain machine running conditions.

· Conduct minor repairs and change inserts, as necessary.

· Responsible for the operation, repair, and maintenance of high-volume molding machines.

· Monitor production quantities for color change, mold change and product completions.

· Execute all activities within the scope of approved procedures and sets priorities necessary to accomplish pre-determined goals base on production needs.

· Monitor scrap being produced from process and effect changes needed to eliminate root cause of scrap.

· Maintain acceptable level of housekeeping by 5S standards in the assigned work area.

· Promote, attain, and maintain safety, quality, and environmental awareness and requirements in the area of responsibility.

· Identify and resolve issues in the assigned working area related to equipment, machines, personnel, process, training, and materials, which conflict in obtaining maximum quality of production and efficiencies.

· Provide recommendations to engineering about process improvement opportunities for processes, practices, equipment, performance, and efficiency of operations.

· Inspect machines hourly in the assigned working area to ensure production of acceptable quality parts to prevent mass production of defective or unacceptable parts (scrap).

· Accurately report daily shift performances, which include but not limited to safety, quality, labor hours, production tickets, scrap, and first part approvals.

· Must be able to troubleshoot support equipment (grinders, blenders, hopper loaders, and chillers.

· Inform Production Lead, where necessary, of all events affecting the flow of production.

· Communicate with on-coming team members with respect to shift performance and scrap.

· Take action to promptly correct or remove all workplace hazards.

· Duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

· Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Extrusion Blow Molding Process Technician

· Proficient in setting up and operating extrusion blow molding machines

· Strong knowledge of mold changes, machine adjustments, and material handling processes

· Solid troubleshooting skills to identify and address process-related issues

· Detail-oriented with a focus on maintaining high-quality standards

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment

· Ability to lift up to 30 / 50 pounds

· Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies and industry practices.

· Experience with the following Extrusion Blow Molding machines highly desired: Akei.

Benefits:

· Health insurance

· Paid time off

· Dental insurance

· Vision insurance

· Life insurance

· Referral program

· Employee discount

· Quarterly Profit Sharing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000