National Blow Mold Specialist (Traveling PET Focus)

Vpet Usa•Fontana, CA

37d

About The Position

The National Blow Mold Specialist is a senior, hands-on, individual contributor responsible for the optimal operation, maintenance, and advanced process development of two-stage PET blow molding equipment across multiple US sites. This position requires significant travel to provide expert technical support, training, and complex problem-solving. The role is critical in ensuring the efficient transformation of PET preforms into high-quality blown bottles, minimizing scrap and downtime nationwide.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of recent, hands-on experience as an individual contributor Blow Molding Technician or Process Technician in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently (up to 50%) across the United States, often on short notice, to support manufacturing sites.
Proven, in-depth experience working on two-stage PET blow molding equipment.
Direct experience operating, maintaining, and processing on Sipa and/or Siapi two-stage blow molding platforms is highly desired . Candidates with significant experience on other comparable two-stage PET platforms (e.g., Krones, Husky, Nissei, Sacmi) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Strong proficiency in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, reading schematics (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic), and using precision measuring equipment.

Nice To Haves

Direct hands-on experience in Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM) or Injection Blow Molding (IBM) for HDPE or other polyolefin materials.
Experience in a multi-site or corporate technical support role.

Responsibilities

National Technical Support & Travel: Travel regularly (as needed, estimated up to 50% ) to sites on the East Coast (e.g., Dallas, Chicago, Charlotte) and West Coast (e.g., Fontana, CA, Valencia, CA) to provide technical coverage and support.
Act as the Tier 3 technical resource, assisting local technicians with complex mechanical, electrical, and process issues that cannot be resolved remotely.
Provide expert process troubleshooting and support to local teams to ensure uniform quality and efficiency across all PET bottle manufacturing lines.
Process Development & Training: Develop, establish, and document optimal processing parameters for blowing a variety of PET bottles.
Lead hands-on training sessions for local technicians and maintenance staff on machine operation, advanced troubleshooting techniques, and preventive maintenance best practices.
Implement and standardize best practices across all sites.
Maintenance & Repair: Independently diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical , pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on two-stage blow molding machines (Sipa, Siapi, and comparable platforms).
Execute complex machine changeovers and participate in major maintenance activities and equipment commissioning.