Machine Operator Night Shift 10:30pm - 7am

Silgan Containers • Houston, TX

79d

About The Position

The responsibilities of a blow mold machine operator include setting up and operating blow molding equipment used to create hollow plastic products. Operator manages the production of one machine in most cases, adjust the controls, set the temperature, adjust the mandrel with the desired mold chamber, and allow the machine to create the product to the client's specifications under a specific amount of heat and pressure. You use various hand tools, trim excess plastic material from products using knives or a bandsaw and ensure product quality by inspecting and weighing finished pieces. Other duties include regrinding extra material and any parts that are not to spec, regrinding extra material for reuse, light assembly as needed, and packing boxes with finished pieces. Blow mold operator is expected to perform minor repairs on machinery.

Requirements

• Ability to set up and operate blow molding equipment.
• Knowledge of adjusting machine controls and settings.
• Skills in inspecting and ensuring product quality.
• Experience with trimming and regrinding plastic materials.
• Ability to perform minor machinery repairs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate blow molding equipment to create hollow plastic products.
• Manage the production of one machine.
• Adjust controls and set temperature for the blow molding process.
• Adjust the mandrel with the desired mold chamber.
• Inspect and weigh finished pieces to ensure product quality.
• Trim excess plastic material from products using knives or a bandsaw.
• Regrind extra material and parts that are not to spec for reuse.
• Perform light assembly as needed.
• Pack boxes with finished pieces.
• Perform minor repairs on machinery.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees