Blow Molding Process Technician

CKS Packaging, Inc • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Blow Molding Process Technician sets up, starts, operates, monitors, and adjusts blow molding equipment, including extrusion and stretch blow molding machines. The role performs mold and tooling changeovers, troubleshoots machine and process issues, and carries out routine and preventive maintenance to support safe production and reduce downtime and scrap. The technician may adjust PLC/HMI parameters and address basic control-system faults, with maintenance assistance as needed. Responsibilities also include processing scrap and regrind and assisting with tooling installations and adjustments for new product runs. This is a third-shift position, scheduled from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Requirements

• Electrical systems knowledge or experience.
• Strong understanding of PET processing characteristics, including IV degradation, preform handling, and oven temperature zones.
• Knowledge of extrusion blow molding, stretch blow molding, and one-step molding processes and equipment.
• Experience adjusting production-equipment processes to change material distribution, weights, heights, physical properties or dimensions, and parison.
• Knowledge of mold-change procedures and line-change steps and methods.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLCs.
• Ability to operate production equipment safely and according to instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Sidel, 1blow, Sipa, or similar machinery and PET resin is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and start up extrusion or stretch blow molding machines, depending on equipment.
• Perform mold and tooling changeovers according to production schedules.
• Monitor machine performance, adjust processes, and perform routine maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, process, and electrical issues on blow molding machines, conveyors, and auxiliary equipment.
• Adjust PLC/HMI parameters and identify basic control-system faults, seeking maintenance assistance when needed.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on electrical components, including sensors, heaters, switches, and basic wiring.
• Operate machines and production equipment safely and according to instructions.
• Troubleshoot machine-, mold-, and process-related issues to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Fine-tune process parameters, including preform heating, blowing pressure, and mold cooling.
• Assist with material management, including processing scrap and regrind.
• Perform mold changes and assist with tooling installations and adjustments for new product runs.
• Perform minor maintenance on machines and auxiliary equipment as needed.
• Adjust production processes to change material distribution, weights, heights, other physical properties or dimensions, and parison.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick days.
• Competitive bonus.
• 401(k) participation with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with modest employee contributions.
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity for future advancement in a stable, growing organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed