Blow Mold Operator 2 - 1st Shift
About The Position
We’re seeking an experienced and safety-focused Blow Mold Operator on 1st Shift - Monday-Friday 6:00 am-2:30 pm with weekends per business need, where you will oversee daily blow molding operations and drive quality, efficiency, and team performance. In this hands-on role, you’ll operate and maintain blow mold machinery, train operators, perform basic maintenance, and ensure all equipment runs smoothly. You'll lead quality checks, adjust trimming machines and cooling beds, and manage bag/debag tables with precision. This position has a base hourly rate of $25.75 per hour based on skills and experience.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2 or more years of experience operating production equipment within a plastics manufacturing environment, such as blow molding, injection molding, extrusion, or thermoforming
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, including following written and verbal work instructions
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and adapt in a fast-paced production environment
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement
- Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or shift changes as business needs require
- Ability to stand for up to 12 hours per shift
- Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
- Frequent bending, twisting, and climbing
- Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Uniloy blow molding machines preferred
- Prior people leadership or lead operator experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience with machine startups, mold changes, and programmable parison head adjustments
- Working knowledge of material compounding, mixing, and grinder operation
Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot blow molding equipment, including cold starts, routine production, and issue resolution to minimize downtime and ensure containers meet quality specifications
- Perform daily equipment setups and bottle size changeovers on assigned blow molders and related equipment, including bag/debag tables, cooling beds, and trimmers
- Access, interpret, and adjust Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and machine programming, making profile and parameter changes to maintain quality, efficiency, and consistency
- Conduct routine quality inspections and complete all required production, quality control, and compliance documentation for assigned lines
- Collaborate with production and support teams to optimize process flow, communicate process changes, and assist with training and knowledge transfer as needed
- Perform basic preventive maintenance and troubleshooting while adhering to all safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), company policies, and hazardous materials procedures
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area, ensuring proper handling and disposal of waste materials
Benefits
- KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match.
- KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
