Blow Molding Technician

Compensation: 25.00-30.00 / Hourly

Benefit Offered: YES

Our client, a global plastics manufacturer, has an immediate need for an experienced Plastic Blow Molding Technician to join our winning team in Elyria.

Our candidate of choice will be responsible for the day to day, hands-on operation of automated blow molding equipment (Primarily Sterling Accumulator), for training plastic processing techs, mold setters and production staff, and assist the maintenance department to ensure equipment is repaired and maintained timely and effectively.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to independently set mold and process in a new part from a drawing
• Makes required mold changes, process adjustments
• Set up, repair and troubleshoot blow molding equipment, ancillary equipment and support equipment.
• Collect and inspect random shots from molding machines. Uses inspection procedures, specifications and blueprints to determine disposition of parts.
• Responsible for processing product and/or performs to the specifications determined by the Quality and Development teams.
• Operates precision measuring equipment and interprets drawings.
• Performs mold and color changes to meet scheduling requirements
• Establishes/Records/Maintains machine process parameters to mold parts that meet quality specifications.
• Responsible for inspecting machinery to insure all safety features are working properly.
• Responsible for training associates on safe work practices, and insuring associates perform duties safely.
• Performs periodic preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Assigns and trains associates to perform job duties within established cycle times.
• Insure associates produce/pack high-quality parts meeting weight requirements and that are free of defects.
• Actively identify improvements in all areas including cycle time optimization, direct labor efficiency, safety/housekeeping, and mold/color changes in a continuous improvement environment.
• Record production activities and provide end-of-shift reports to department manager.
• As a leader, provides day to day direction to direct and indirect labor associates.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Accumulator Blow molding knowledge is required, Sterling preferred.
• Ability to interpret a variety of gauges and measurement instrumentation.
• Use reading and writing, adding and subtracting of whole numbers; direct reading of instruments and similar devices where interpretation is not required.
• Must obtain a tow motor license.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills required.
• Self-motivated and results oriented.
• Must show strong safety awareness and good housekeeping skills
• 5 years prior experience as a blow-molding process technician is required

Please apply today to be one of the first people considered for this position!

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