Setup/Process Tech

CKS Packaging • Fort Worth, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Setup Tech in Fort Worth, TX, within a stable and growing organization. The position offers opportunities for future advancement and competitive pay. Key responsibilities include setting up and starting blow molding machines, performing mold and tooling changeovers, monitoring machine performance, and making process adjustments. The tech will also be responsible for troubleshooting mechanical, process, and electrical issues on various equipment, adjusting PLC/HMI parameters, and performing routine and preventive maintenance. Safe operation of machinery, minimizing downtime and scrap, fine-tuning process parameters, assisting with material management, and performing minor maintenance functions are also part of the job.

Requirements

• Electrical systems knowledge/experience required.
• Strong understanding of PET processing characteristics (e.g., IV degradation, preform handling, oven temperature zones).
• Knowledge of extrusion blow molding, stretch blow molding, and one-step molding processes and equipment
• Experience making adjustments to production equipment processes to change material distribution, weights, heights, and other physical properties/dimensions, parison, etc.
• Knowledge of mold change procedures (changeover team, setup tech, process tech, super tech) and steps/methods for line changes
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLCs

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Sidel, 1blow, Sipa, or similar machinery and PET resin is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and start up blow molding machines (extrusion blow molding or stretch blow molding depending on equipment)
• Perform mold and tooling changeovers on blow molding machines according to production schedules
• Monitor machine performance, make process adjustments, and perform routine maintenance
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, process, and electrical issues on blow molding machines, conveyors, and related auxiliary equipment.
• Adjust PLC/HMI parameters and identify basic faults in control systems (with assistance from maintenance when needed).
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on electrical components (sensors, heaters, switches, basic wiring).
• Operate machines and production equipment safely and in accordance with instructions.
• Troubleshoot machine, mold, and process-related issues to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Adjust and fine-tune process parameters including preform heating, blowing pressure, and mold cooling for optimal performance
• Assist with material management including the processing of scrap and regrind produced
• Perform mold changes and assist with tooling installations and adjustments for new product runs.
• Perform minor maintenance functions as needed on machines and auxiliary equipment

Benefits

• Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidates if successful
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits at modest employee contributions
• Discretionary Bonus
• 401k participation with Company matching contributions upon completion of first 30 days of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees