Plastics Molding Technician

Premium Waters•Seguin, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Premium Waters, Inc. is seeking a Plastics Molding Technician in its Production department. The role operates and performs routine maintenance on blow-mold equipment, producing bottles as a raw material for multiple PWI plants while helping minimize costs. The position may involve working with little supervision and requires 12-hour shifts. The posting also lists a mid shift of 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The employee reports to the Production Manager and Blow Mold Lead; the position information also identifies the Production Manager as the reporting role. The technician operates blow-molding machinery to mold PET bottles, monitors product quality, performs inspections and basic preventative maintenance, and makes machine adjustments when jams or malfunctions occur. The role uses a forklift to store palletized bottles for transport. On the production floor, the employee must follow and help enforce GMP rules, wear required protective equipment, follow operating procedures and quality checks, and meet food safety and SQF System requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of two years of work-related experience or training preferred.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
Computer experience required.
Forklift certification; certification must be completed within 90 days of hire.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequent lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 40 and 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of work-related experience or training.

Responsibilities

Operate blow-mold machinery and monitor it through observation and routine inspections to ensure high-quality product.
Perform basic equipment cleaning and preventative maintenance.
Detect jams or malfunctions and make adjustments as necessary.
Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimensional defects using precision measuring instruments.
Set up and operate blow-molding machines to mold PET bottles.
Install dies on machines or presses and coat dies with parting agents according to work-order specifications.
Use a forklift to store palletized bottles in the warehouse for transport.
Listen for machine sounds such as those caused by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to address problems.
Follow and help enforce GMP regulations on the production floor, including required protective equipment.
Follow standard operating procedures, quality checks, food safety and quality objectives, and SQF System requirements.
Perform related work as assigned by the Manager.