Blow Molding Process Technician

CKS Packaging, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick days

Competitive bonus

401k participation with company match

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

CKS Packaging, Inc. is seeking a Blow Molding Process Technician in Atlanta, GA. The role requires setup, adjustment, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of blow molding lines to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.

You will work with PET processing systems, adjust molding parameters, and support tooling changes for new product runs, while upholding safety and efficiency standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Electrical systems knowledge required.
• Strong understanding of PET processing characteristics.
• Experience with extrusion blow molding, stretch blow molding, and one-step molding processes.
• Familiarity with Sidel, 1blow, Sipa or similar machinery and PET resin.
• Ability to adjust production equipment to change material distribution, weights, heights, and other properties.

Responsibilities

• Set up and start up blow molding machines (extrusion blow molding or stretch blow molding depending on equipment).
• Perform mold and tooling changeovers on blow molding machines according to production schedules.
• Monitor machine performance, make process adjustments, and perform routine maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, process, and electrical issues on blow molding machines, conveyors, and related equipment.
• Adjust PLC/HMI parameters and identify basic faults in control systems with maintenance assistance as needed.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on electrical components (sensors, heaters, switches, basic wiring).
• Operate machines and production equipment safely and in accordance with instructions.
• Troubleshoot to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Adjust and fine-tune process parameters including preform heating, blowing pressure, and mold cooling for optimal performance.
• Assist with material management including processing of scrap and regrind produced.
• Perform mold changes and assist with tooling installations and adjustments for new product runs.
• Perform minor maintenance functions as needed on machines and auxiliary equipment

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

PET processing characteristics

Blow molding processes knowledge

Mold change procedures

Pneumatics, hydraulics, PLCs

Tools

Sidel machinery

1blow machinery

Sipa machinery

Job description

Blow Molding Process Technician Needed- Atlanta, GA

(Please note if you are viewing this posting on an external job board, unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided hourly/salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by CKS.)

What’s In it for You?

• Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Paid vacation, sick days, and competitive bonus
• 401k participation with Company match
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits at modest employee contributions

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Set up and start up blow molding machines (extrusion blow molding or stretch blow molding depending on equipment)
• Perform mold and tooling changeovers on blow molding machines according to production schedules
• Monitor machine performance, make process adjustments, and perform routine maintenance
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, process, and electrical issues on blow molding machines, conveyors, and related auxiliary equipment.
• Adjust PLC/HMI parameters and identify basic faults in control systems (with assistance from maintenance when needed).
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on electrical components (sensors, heaters, switches, basic wiring).
• Operate machines and production equipment safely and in accordance with instructions.
• Troubleshoot machine, mold, and process-related issues to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Adjust and fine-tune process parameters including preform heating, blowing pressure, and mold cooling for optimal performance
• Assist with material management including the processing of scrap and regrind produced
• Perform mold changes and assist with tooling installations and adjustments for new product runs.
• Perform minor maintenance functions as needed on machines and auxiliary equipment

Knowledge & Skills Requirements:

• Electrical systems knowledge/experience required.
• Strong understanding of PET processing characteristics (e.g., IV degradation, preform handling, oven temperature zones).
• Knowledge of extrusion blow molding, stretch blow molding, and one-step molding processes and equipment
• Knowledge of Sidel, 1blow, Sipa, or similar machinery and PET resin is preferred.
• Experience making adjustments to production equipment processes to change material distribution, weights, heights, and other physical properties/dimensions, parison, etc.
• Knowledge of mold change procedures (changeover team, setup tech, process tech, super tech) and steps/methods for line changes
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLCs