Process Technician - Blow Mold

Dometic Corporation•Katy, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role will support the blow mold manufacturing department, attending daily critical machine, supporting the mold set-up team, and material and resin team. The Process Technician - Blow Mold will provide support to production to improve process and metrics. They will attend to critical machines and auxiliary equipment daily. The role involves performing foam fixture startup, troubleshooting, and maintaining during production. The technician will troubleshoot problems with blow mold and peripheral equipment and take corrective actions. They will follow Lockdown Process Sheets, Procedures, Visual aids, and Instructions. The role requires working closely with Production Supervisors and Operations personnel to achieve and maintain departmental goals. Maintaining and improving safety and quality (safety devices, guarding equipment, and troubleshooting protocol) is essential. The technician will prepare reports and data collection as directed by their immediate supervisor. They will operate forklifts and cranes to replace molds, if setup support is needed. The role includes starting/shutting down machines and being responsible for machine adjustments. Working with process engineers when having problems on troubleshooting and learning from them is part of the job. The technician will be responsible for First Piece Inspection paperwork (FPI) after startups, color changes, or any machine downtime exceeding 8 hours to ensure parts are produced according to specifications. Ensuring safe working practices are followed and all accidents, hazards, near misses, and property damage are reported in a timely manner is crucial. The technician must ensure work area(s) are maintained in a clean and organized manner. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalency.
Minimum 2 years in plastics manufacturing, mold set-up, or continuous extrusion Blow Mold (HEAD ACCUMULATORS).
Knowledge of Thermolators, grinders, blenders, and liquid additive pumps, mechanical tools (wrenches, Allen, dies, pneumatic tools), and Hydraulic basics.
Experience working on Graham, Sterling, Milacron Blow Mold machines, B30’s Blow Mold head accumulators’ machines.
Flexibility to working multiple shifts and weekends
Able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Continuous extrusion Blow Mold Experience
Plastic Experience
Material Handling experience
Setup experience (Mold & Tooling changes)
Data Entry and Computer skills
Standing & Walking Roles may involve extended periods (up to 12 hours) of standing and walking, including moving at a brisk pace and occasional stair climbing.
Postural Requirements Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and working in low or awkward positions during production or maintenance tasks.
Lifting & Material Handling Technician-level roles may involve lifting up to 50 lb multiple times per day, including overhead lifts. Where possible, mechanical aids (e.g., hoists, forklifts) are used.
Fine Motor Skills & Tool Use Use of both hands is required to operate tools, perform adjustments, and handle assembly materials with precision.
Visual Requirements Sufficient visual acuity (e.g., 20/40 with or without correction) is necessary for tasks involving inspection and safe equipment operation.
Environmental Conditions Work is performed in a production setting where seasonal temperatures may range from 100–120°F (with humidity) in summer to cooler conditions in winter. High noise levels are common; hearing protection is provided and required. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as ear protection, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, and protective clothing may be required depending on the task.
Additional Job Considerations These roles can be physically demanding, involving repetitive motions and long hours. Technicians may be required to handle heavy molds and materials; use of material handling equipment is provided and encouraged.
All applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

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Responsibilities

Provides support to production to improve process and metrics.
Attends Critical machine daily and auxiliary equipment.
Performs foam fixture startup, troubleshoots, and maintains during production.
Troubleshoots problems with blow mold and peripheral equipment and takes corrective actions.
Follows Lockdown Process Sheets, Procedures, Visual aids, and Instructions.
Works closely with Production Supervisors and Operations personnel to achieve and maintain departmental goals.
Maintains and improves safety and quality (safety devices, guarding equipment, and troubleshooting protocol).
Prepare reports and data collection as directed by immediate supervisor.
Operates forklifts and cranes to replace molds, if a setup support is needed.
Starts/shuts down machines, Responsible for machine adjustments.
Works with process engineers when having problems on trouble shooting learning from them.
Works on First piece inspection paperwork (FPI), once starting up, color change or any machine down for more than 8 hrs period, to assure produce parts according to specifications.
Ensures safe working practices are followed and all accidents, hazards, near misses, and property damage are reported in a timely manner.
Ensure work area(s) are maintained in a clean and organized manner.