Blow Mold Technician (NEW POSITION)

Hollowick is seeking a talented Blow Mold Technician to join our glowing team!

Shift available - FIRST 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (M-F)

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What will I do as a Blow Mold Technician?

Set up, monitor and maintain ISBM production equipment, maintaining supply of production materials, inspecting parts, and various other tasks, all with a major emphasis on quality and safety.

• Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs required adjustments and maintenance.
• Machine setup, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Performs bottle inspections.
• Perform machine scheduled Preventative Maintenance.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain support equipment (compressors/dryers/pumps)

What are the qualifications for this position?

• Mechanical aptitude
• Hands on experience in the plastic industry (injection, blow, extrusion, or roto mold)
• Hydraulic experience - preferred is a plus
• Ability to safely lift 70lbs

What benefits does Hollowick offer?

· Medical: There are 3 plan options for you to select; you pick which plan is best for you and your individual needs!

· Dental: Will need your choppers to enjoy the treaty treats at employee appreciation lunches!

· Life Insurance: We want to help you lookout for your family.

· Long-Term Disability: We want to ensure your security if you become ill by providing offering disability insurance.

· Flexible Spending Accounts- Medical & Dependent Care: We want to help you save money through this pre-tax deduction!

· Vacation/Paid Time Off/Floating Holidays: We appreciate our hard-working employees and deserve time off to enjoy travel & hobbies or just need time to complete the home projects we want to avoid.

· Warehouse Work Attire: We keep safety and comfort in focus with the work attire! No uniforms are required.

· 9 Paid Holidays: We encourage you to get some R&R over the holidays… and we’ll pay you for it! 6 traditional holidays - New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, & Christmas; 3 non-traditional holidays (love these!) - Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, & Good Friday

· 401K: Our employees have the ability to plan and save for retirement. Time to start dreaming of all of your post-retirement adventures!

· Employee Discounts: We want to you enjoy our products as much as we do!

· Free Parking: Have to be honest...no paid parking in the area. If you are paying for parking now - you can spend that money on something fun!

· Annual Holiday Party: FIRST ANNUAL Holiday Extravaganza 2022 was (you guessed it!) an extravaganza!

· Work/Life Balance: As the past 2 years highlighted this need, this is not new to Hollowick. The organization has always provided exceptional work-life balance!

· Co-workers: Hollowick team members are passionate about our products. If you see someone flipping a candlelight over in a restaurant to look at the logo, you mostly likely witnessed the passion Hollowick team member!

· Advancement: Reach for the stars - we want you grow in the Hollowick family!

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of characteristics protected by federal and state laws and regulations. These characteristics include, but are not limited to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, veterans status or disability.Blow Mold - Automation TechnicianHollowick, Inc. – Manlius, NYOverview:

• Hollowick Inc provides exceptional work-life balance and has an immediate opening for an Automation Technician that will focus on plastic molding and manufacturing automation.
• Primary responsibility performing changeovers and setup on Plastic Injection and Blow Molding processes, working closely with the process owner. The ideal candidate will take lead and become process owner in this area within 6-12 months.
• Secondary responsibility being part of the team supporting automation and troubleshooting of various production equipment.
• Full-time: $20.00 - $24.00 /hr. plus benefits

Job Description:

• Responsible for the smooth operation of assigned equipment.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and provide solutions to issues. Document responses in an organized manner and develop PM plan to avoid recurring issues.
• Arrange & organize 3rd party resources for facilities equipment (ex. compressors, chillers)
• Document and support standard work instructions and operator training.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area,
• Support company policies/procedures and additional responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to safely lift 50lbs
• Computer competency in Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent
• Proven desire and capacity to learn in a manufacturing environment
• Mutual respect of all team members

The following qualifications and skillsets are helpful but not required:

• Associates Degree in Engineering Technology, Machine Design or equivalent
• Blow molding or injection molding experience
• Manufacturing, automation, or machining experience
• SolidWorks or equivalent CAD training or experience
• Process Ownership
• Blow and/or injection molding processes
• PLC, HMI, Servos, Cams, Pneumatics, Stepper motors & drives
• Troubleshooting & strategic problem solving
• Data recording, processing, and reporting
• Preventive maintenance and contingency planning

CoVID-19 considerations: All Interviews will be required to follow CDC guidelines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person