Blow Mold Operator - Night Shift

Mauser Packaging Solutions • Mansfield, TX

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About The Position

The Blow Mold Operator ensures quality processes are followed and products, including raw materials and finished goods, move in a timely manner. The operator adjusts controls or machine consoles to produce molded plastic containers to specification, inspects finished products for defects, and takes corrective action as needed. The role also involves identifying equipment problems, making minor repairs or adjustments, and notifying a supervisor or maintenance when issues arise.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Use and understanding of precision measuring instruments and gauges, specifications, charts, and diagrams.
• Ability to accurately read measuring devices, blueprints, product specifications, and test procedures.
• Good hand-eye coordination and motor skills.
• Computer skills; familiarity with Windows and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Ability to lift 20–30 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Read production schedules and product specifications.
• Set up molding machines, including resin changes and mold insert or tag changes, according to production schedule requirements.
• Start machines by setting controls according to the design configuration and process sheets.
• Perform the first-good-part procedure.
• Stop equipment and clear jams.
• Perform dimensional checks of molded parts in accordance with test-method procedures and document the results.
• Perform and document daily quality-control inspections and checks.
• Ensure product quality meets customer expectations.
• Review production schedules and create batch documentation and labels.
• Help train new machine operators.
• Observe and listen for common equipment malfunctions; take corrective action, such as minor repairs or adjustments, or contact a supervisor.
• Record data such as weight, color, material type, insert or tag, machine cycle time, pressure, and temperature on process and setup sheets.
• Keep the blow mold room clean and organized.
• Stay informed about current OSHA and related safety procedures for operating department equipment.
• Identify, isolate, and quarantine non-conforming parts; issue hold tickets and participate in corrective action for held products.
• Keep material- and product-handling equipment clean and workstations clean and organized.
• Relieve personnel for breaks as required.
• Follow safety rules and procedures and observe operations to help ensure a safe environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED