Blow Mold Technician

Sivadconsulting; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sivadconsulting is seeking a Senior Blow Mold Technician in Franklin Park, IL. This role involves machine maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality assurance in blow molding processes. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience, including proficiency in blow and injection molding.

Two openings are available (day and night shifts), with a pay rate up to $31/hr and shift differentials for the night shift. Safety and compliance with quality regulations are critical.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum in an industrial setting with processing or maintenance responsibilities.
• At least 3 years of blow molding/injection experience.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Tend to a group of blow molding machines and ensure quality checks.
• Process, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs of all machines.
• Assist with machine installation and cross-training technicians.

Skills

Blow molding experience

Injection molding experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Basic electrical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical School training in Injection/Blow Molding

Tools

Uniloy machines

Bekum machines

Material handling equipment

Job description

Blow Mold Technician - Franklin Park, IL

The Senior Blow Mold Technician is responsible for this role. You will be responsible for machine maintenance, including diagnosing, performing preventative and corrective maintenance. This role assists in overhauling and installing equipment. This role will be cross‑trained for both blow molding and injection molding. This position supports process improvement and new technology processes to achieve goals for safety, quality, and profitability. Develop and document processes. In addition, you will be responsible for assisting various departments and managers as required.

THERE ARE 2 OPENINGS FOR A BLOW MOLDING MACHINE TECHNICIAN

(1 day and 1 night)

The client will pay up to $31/hr…

Night has a $1 hour shift differential

One blow mold tech for first shift, 7A‑730P

One blow mold tech for the second shift, variable time slots based on the production line

MUST have experience in blow molding and injection.

MUST be able to articulate and list the machinery that they have used in the past.

MUST be able to list the equipment that the candidate worked with.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
• Adheres to all instructions, Good Manufacturing Practices, and housekeeping procedures.
• Tend to a group of blow molding machines, specifically Uniloy and Bekum machines.
• Make frequent quality checks on the product, observing it for deviations in weight, sidewall thickness, flash, and adjusting correct product defects.
• Ability to perform quality checks and analysis on the product.
• Make frequent checks of heat controls, cooling water temperatures, pressures, extruder, and hydraulic units.
• Maintaining various daily production and quality reports.
• Process, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs of all machines and support equipment.
• Monitor and adjust bottle processes to optimize bottle quality and minimize scrap.
• Preform mold and line changeovers. Proficiency in blow molding and injection molding equipment operations & troubleshooting.
• Follow the proper Start‑up and shut‑down procedure as per the company's and the machine's requirements.
• Assist with machine installation.
• Assists with cross‑training technicians.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Experience with industrial processing equipment and infrastructure.
• Blow molding and injection preferred.
• 5 years minimum in an industrial setting with processing or maintenance responsibilities.
• Technical School training in Injection/Blow Molding preferred.
• At least 3 years of blow molding/injection experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, identify problems, address problems, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and understand the resin technical data sheets.
• English skills must be proficient to read, write, and communicate.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Must be able to operate material handling equipment.
• Must be committed to the success of the entire organization.
• Understand and comply with applicable OSHA safety rules/regulations and Lock‑out/Tag‑out requirements.
• Must be able to become forklift certified within 60 days.

Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand, or walk for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects frequently.
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist frequently.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend on an occasional basis.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including steel‑toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron, and arm guards).