Blow Mold Processor

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

MANUFACTURING IS IN CHAPIN’S DNA.We’ve been doing it for over a century, designing and producing industry-leading home and industrial sprayers, spreaders, irrigation and accessories. Our tradition of quality started as a family-owned business in Oakfield, New York and grew into a global corporation with subsidiaries in the United States and manufacturing plants around the world. We’re proud to state most Chapin products are made in the USA with global materials. We understand that dedication to our employees and to our customers is the formula for our success. You’ll contribute to a team that wins and accomplish great things through shared ingenuity, self-discipline and by always going that extra mile. This team is not for the faint of heart. Dedication, accountability, unwavering commitment and always working full throttle are the principles that drive us, and where we go is always worth the trip.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

MANUFACTURING IS IN CHAPIN’S DNA.We’ve been doing it for over a century, designing and producing industry-leading home and industrial sprayers, spreaders, irrigation and accessories. Our tradition of quality started as a family-owned business in Oakfield, New York and grew into a global corporation with subsidiaries in the United States and manufacturing plants around the world. We’re proud to state most Chapin products are made in the USA with global materials. We understand that dedication to our employees and to our customers is the formula for our success. You’ll contribute to a team that wins and accomplish great things through shared ingenuity, self-discipline and by always going that extra mile. This team is not for the faint of heart. Dedication, accountability, unwavering commitment and always working full throttle are the principles that drive us, and where we go is always worth…

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Journeyman certification or equivalent combination of experience and education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

WE BELIEVE DIVERSITY DRIVES INNOVATION

We are committed to building a culture where differences are valued. We believe in constant growth of our people, programs and tools. Chapin International is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to supporting and respecting all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic