Blow Mold Process Technician – High-Volume & Growth

Chapin International, Inc.; Mount Vernon (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Chapin International, Inc. is seeking a skilled operator for extrusion blow molding in a full-time role at our Mount Vernon, KY facility. You will independently set molds, start up new parts from drawings, and maintain process parameters to meet quality specs.

You’ll troubleshoot equipment, inspect samples, and drive continuous improvements. Applicants should have journeyman certification or equivalent, with experience in high-volume molding, strong mechanical and problem-solving skills, and the

Qualifications

• Journeyman certification or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Experience in high-volume extrusion blow molding.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills required.
• Knowledge of plastics, mechanics, electronics, and hydraulics.
• Must practice safe work habits.
• Very strong communication skills and positive attitude.
• Willingness to work overtime if required.

Responsibilities

• Ability to independently set molds and process in a new part from a drawing.
• Set up, repair, and troubleshoot blow molding equipment, ancillary equipment, and support equipment.
• Collect and inspect random shots from molding machines. Uses inspection procedures, specifications, and blueprints to determine disposition of parts.
• Responsible for processing product and/or performs to the specifications determined by the Quality team.
• Operate precision measuring equipment and interprets drawings.
• Establishes/maintain/ record machine process parameters to mold parts that meet quality specifications.
• Actively identify improvements in all areas including cycle time, optimization, direct labor efficiency, safety/housekeeping, and mold/color changes in a continuous improvement environment.
• Record production activities and provide end of shift reports to department managers.

Skills

High-volume extrusion blow molding

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Strong communication

Overtime readiness

Education

Journeyman certification or equivalent

Job description

Chapin International, Inc. is seeking a skilled operator for extrusion blow molding in a full-time role at our Mount Vernon, KY facility. You will independently set molds, start up new parts from drawings, and maintain process parameters to meet quality specs.

You’ll troubleshoot equipment, inspect samples, and drive continuous improvements. Applicants should have journeyman certification or equivalent, with experience in high-volume molding, strong mechanical and problem-solving skills, and the