Blow Molding Operator: Precision, Quality & Repairs

Silgan Plastics Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastics Corporation in Houston, TX is seeking a Blow Mold Machine Operator to set up and run blow molding equipment, ensuring products meet client specifications under tight heat and pressure.

Responsibilities include operating one machine, adjusting controls, inspecting finished parts, recording quality data, performing light maintenance, and aiding in color changes and minor repairs as needed.

Qualifications

• Must follow GMP and safety standards.
• Understand bottle quality requirements and document them.
• Sustain production efficiencies and scrap goals.
• Ability to communicate machine, process, and quality issues.
• Diagnose problems and troubleshoot tasks.
• Follow supervisor directions.
• Perform color changes when required.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance on machines.
• Record quality inspections in SPC software.
• Perform mechanical and process troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate blow molding equipment.
• Produce hollow plastic parts per specifications.
• Trim excess material and inspect parts for quality.
• Disengage and regrind scrap for reuse.
• Light assembly and packing of finished pieces.
• Perform minor repairs on machinery.
• Document production data and maintain logs.
• Ensure machine safety and GMP compliance.
• Support color changes and tooling setups.
• Monitor and adjust temperature and pressure.

Skills

GMP compliance

Safety rules

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Communication

Preventive maintenance

Color changes

Process improvement

Tools

Band saw

Knives

Job description

Silgan Plastics Corporation in Houston, TX is seeking a Blow Mold Machine Operator to set up and run blow molding equipment, ensuring products meet client specifications under tight heat and pressure.

Responsibilities include operating one machine, adjusting controls, inspecting finished parts, recording quality data, performing light maintenance, and aiding in color changes and minor repairs as needed.