Weekend Blow Moulding Technician — PET Bottles & Quality

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Contributory workplace pension plan

Job summary

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder is recruiting for a part-time Blow Moulding Machine Operator in Birkenhead, Wirral. The role runs Saturdays and Sundays, 06:00 to 18:00, supporting the production of PET bottles in a busy technical department.

The ideal candidate will have experience with stretch blow moulding machinery, a solid understanding of mechanical concepts, and a willingness to develop engineering skills. An FLT licence is desirable and accommodation for shift work is typical.

Qualifications

• Experience operating stretch blow moulding machinery.
• Understanding of mechanical concepts.
• Willingness to develop technical/engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up the Two-Stage Stretch Blow Mould Machine (SMI machine - Rotatory type).
• Operate and monitor machinery to produce PET bottles, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Perform mould changeovers and accessory installations.
• Conduct routine quality inspections and basic maintenance tasks to maintain machine performance.
• Work with the operations team to meet production targets.
• Manage and monitor preform process parameters, conditioning of preforms, and coordinate with the operations manager.
• Document machine parameters, maintenance activities, and production records.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist in identifying and resolving machine malfunctions or product defects.

Skills

Blow moulding

Mechanical concepts

Willingness to learn

Job description

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder is recruiting for a part-time Blow Moulding Machine Operator in Birkenhead, Wirral. The role runs Saturdays and Sundays, 06:00 to 18:00, supporting the production of PET bottles in a busy technical department.

The ideal candidate will have experience with stretch blow moulding machinery, a solid understanding of mechanical concepts, and a willingness to develop engineering skills. An FLT licence is desirable and accommodation for shift work is typical.