Blow Mold Process Technician — Weekly Pay & Benefits

Western Industries Plastic Products; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Voluntary Life/AD&D

401(k) matching

Weekly pay

Holidays

Job summary

Western Industries Plastic Products in Winfield, KS is seeking a Process Technician to set up, monitor and adjust blow molding machines to produce high-quality plastic parts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will follow work orders, calibrate machines, load materials, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety standards, quality requirements and efficient cycle times across shifts. Forklift operation is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical schooling preferred.
• Strong knowledge of blow mold process, machine operation, and programming with calibration ability.
• Experience with mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and control systems).
• Advanced troubleshooting to identify and resolve product and process issues.

Responsibilities

• Set up blow molding machines per work orders and production schedules.
• Clean and prepare blow mold machines for new product runs and verify settings.
• Calibrate programmers and zero out machines to ensure accuracy.
• Change or reset molds during the setup process.
• Identify raw material requirements and coordinate with departments to load material.
• Monitor material levels and adjust as needed across shifts.
• Operate a forklift to transport materials for production runs.
• Troubleshoot production issues using root cause analysis and adjust equipment.
• Monitor cycle times, product weight, and regrind percentages.
• Perform shift-change checks and maintain safety practices.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hand tools operation

Forklift certification

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical schooling preferred

Job description

Western Industries Plastic Products in Winfield, KS is seeking a Process Technician to set up, monitor and adjust blow molding machines to produce high-quality plastic parts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will follow work orders, calibrate machines, load materials, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety standards, quality requirements and efficient cycle times across shifts. Forklift operation is required.