Senior Blow Mold Process Technician-PRE

Recochem • Freehold, NJ

99d • $25 - $40

About The Position

The Senior Blow Molding Process Technician is responsible for being the subject matter expert (SME) for all blow molding machines to produce high-quality products and reduce down-time. This role involves troubleshooting, process optimization and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Your role at Prestone includes owning, managing, and planning Blow Molding activities such as process validation, controls and procedures, part design, tool optimization, operation and maintenance of equipment. You will develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all blow molding machines and perform training based on the last update of SOPs. The position also includes process ownership and compliance, planning and regular review of preventative maintenance, managing mold maintenance, and ensuring quality data is reviewed to make necessary machine adjustments.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years blow molding or plastic manufacturing experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule based on business needs.
• 5+ Advanced mechanical troubleshooting skills- mechanical aptitude and ability to operate complex machinery.
• Proficiency of precision machining and measuring tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
• Ability and willingness to work as a team member to perform training and constant coaching of operators.
• Able to travel with short term notice (5%).

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years blow molding or plastic manufacturing experience in a manufacturing facility.
• 10+ Advanced mechanical troubleshooting skills- mechanical aptitude and ability to operate complex machinery.
• Bilingual a plus (English and Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Own, manage, and plan Blow Molding activities such as process validation, controls and procedures, part design, tool optimization, operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all blow molding machines.
• Perform training based on the last update of SOPs.
• Ensure process ownership and compliance including air compressors, air settings, chiller and water temperatures, blender settings, parison air settings and position, knock out rod inspection, and IMLs.
• Plan and regularly review daily, weekly, monthly preventative maintenance.
• Manage mold maintenance, repair and refurbishment processes, and track units produced and repair documentation.
• Review and follow through of quality data to make necessary machine adjustments ensuring bottles produced are within specifications.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting to ensure machines are running efficiently.
• Perform operator functions such as adjusting machine settings and setting up molds.
• Operate and maintain blow molding machines when necessary.
• Complete required paperwork for accurate production when operating machines.
• Ensure blow molding machines are operating in a safe, efficient manner.
• Support organizational wide initiatives including spares, corporate support, and bottle profile.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned, based on operational needs or special projects.

Benefits

• Eligible for medical, dental, vision benefits 1st of month after 30 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees