Blow Molding Mechanic-3rd Shift Only

Blow Molding Mechanic-Setup/Process Technician - 3rd Shift (1045pm to706am)

Parker Plastics, Inc (PPI) is a custom manufacturer of plastic bottles and containers. Most famous for the "honey bear" bottle, we produce packaging for food, beverage, home, and personal care, industrial, pharmaceutical, and various other end markets.

Benefits

• 9 - hour shifts, 3 shift operation 
• Competitive base compensation
• Tool Reimbursement program
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual profit sharing
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid short & long term-disability, AD&D, and life insurance
• Pet Insurance

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience in a plastics or similar manufacturing environment, direct blow molding experience is preferred
• Proficient mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical skills
• Proficiency in hand tools
• Communication - Escalate progress and concerns in a professional manner
• Follow processes and procedures to maintain a safe workplace
• Attention to detail
• Ability to retain information and follow direction to perform independently after training
• General computer knowledge to enter, track, and, submit work orders 

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Exerting up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 25 lbs of force constantly to move objects
• Must be able to lift 75 to 100 lbs occasionally
• Exposure to loud noises in our production facility

Primary Duties

• Operate, start, and stop all production blow molding and auxiliary equipment in a safe manner.
• Perform daily walk downs to ensure machines are running at required efficiency and production levels. Make mechanical adjustments as required.
• Perform complete machine changeovers, including all downstream equipment.
• Process new and existing extrusion blow molded and reheat and blow molded bottles of polyethylene, polypropylene, and PET resins.
• Ensure all bottles are setup and running within quality specifications.
• Train junior mechanics and maintenance apprentices on blow molding, auxiliary equipment, and mechanical processes.
• Troubleshoot processing and production issues on all equipment and suggest and implement ways to improve production.
• Work closely with management on items and equipment that need to be purchased or repaired and log them in our maintenance software system.
• Work closely with maintenance to ensure equipment is at industry standard.
• With direct supervision of Quality Control personnel, help perform quality checks with the known bottle specifications while completing the proper documentation to support findings.
• Work with management to review mold drawings, other tooling, and specifications necessary for new bottle projects.
• Maintain proper paperwork, logs, and records either manually or in computer systems/mobile applications.
• Be a team player by assisting coworkers where needed and performing other duties, as assigned.