Job Description
Job Overview:
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Execute safe & accurate start-up procedures for production presses, ensuring all equipment runs at optimal speeds & meets quality parameters
Perform fast & precise color and material changeovers including purging systems, clearing material lines, & setting up tooling to minimize scrap & downtime
Provide rotational technical support & floor coverage, enabling primary operators to take scheduled breaks without interrupting production flow
Identify & resolve machine or tooling faults in real time by adjusting settings such as temperature, pressure, & speed to correct defects
Inspect first-article parts & conduct routine quality checks using precision measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers) to ensure parts conform to exact specifications
Assist with routine preventative maintenance & mold or die changes, & maintain a clean, safe work area around equipment & processes
Supervise & train all operators assigned to blow molding
Troubleshoot both machine & process issues as they arise
Perform mold changes, start up new jobs, & assist with color changes
Document & maintain process condition changes, & collaborate with QA to ensure all target weights & colors remain within specification
Enforce proper use of PPE and ensure all cutting protocols are followed throughout the shift
Assist with cleaning grinders and troubleshooting auxiliary equipment issues
Provide break coverage for operators as needed throughout the shift
Communicate any process, equipment, or auxiliary equipment issues to other shifts in a clear & timely manner
**POSITION REQUIRMENTS:
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2+ years of hands-on experience in a blow molding manufacturing environment operating & setting up production machinery
Must have industrial large-shot Extrusion Blow Molding experience
Strong mechanical aptitude + ability to read & interpret technical manuals, work orders, packaging, quality instructions, bill of material
**WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Schedule: Monday-Friday - Second Shift 3:30PM-11:30PM
Ability to spend the day working or standing
Ability to lift 50lbs. and move heavy items with the use of a crane or forklift and able to safely climb and move around machinery
Non-climate-controlled, high-noise production & warehouse areas where appropriate PPE must be worn
Compensation: $24.00 - $30.00 p/h + benefits
*This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.
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