Job Description

Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, operates blow molding machinery used to manufacture plastic products. Primary assignments are training on large blow molding equipment, but will be required to operate other blow molding and all injection molding equipment and difficult molding jobs which require operator attention and knowledge to prevent mold and machine damage.

Responsibilities:

• The shift for this role is from 6:45AM - 7PM, rotating days.
• Starts and stops the machine and may assist the set-up people in their duties, starting and breaking down set-ups. Under the direction of Set-up or Supervisor, adjusts controls, remedies minor leaks and installs molds and components. Under training to read and understand set-up sheets
• Under the direction of Set-up, regulates extruder speed, centers parison, and performs related operations on blow molding machines.
• Provides proper care of molds, recognizes mold damage. Reports production problems and unsatisfactory quality to Supervisor and Set-up.
• Identifies different resins and insures accurate material is used.
• Performs post molding operations as appropriate, including inspecting products; trimming, reaming and drilling; grinding flash and rejected products molded.
• Cleans up work area including work table, machine components, and grinding system.
• Keeps accurate production and time records as the need arises.
• As necessary, performs duties that are required by Shift Supervisor.
• Alert Supervisor or Set-up personnel when problems first begin.
• Adhere to all company and departmental work and safety rules.
• Able to operate any machine or operation in department assigned

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Previous Extrusion Blow Molding experience with basic mold set-up and machine adjustments required.
• Familiar with resins used in extrusion processing. Also familiarization with secondary equipment preferred.
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs. minimum.

Professional Characteristics:

• Able to work in a fast paced team environment.
• Able to adjust to changing operating conditions quickly and efficiently and vary pace as

We offer competitive salary, an annual incentive bonus plan, and a range of other employee benefits!

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