Blow Molding Process Technician - 2nd Shift

Cortina Plastics; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Cortina Plastics is seeking an experienced Blow Molding Operator for the second shift in Franklin Park, IL. You will execute start-up procedures, purge lines, and set up tooling to ensure optimal speeds and quality parameters.

Calibrate temperatures, pressures, and speeds to minimize defects while supporting color changes. You will supervise operators during breaks, assist with mold changes and color transitions, and document process changes to QA.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on blow molding experience in manufacturing.
• Experience operating & setting up extrusion blow molding machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, work orders, and BOMs.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Execute start-up procedures for production presses to meet quality parameters and speeds.
• Perform color/material changes with purging and tooling setup to minimize scrap.
• Troubleshoot machine/process issues; adjust temperature, pressure, and speed to fix defects.
• Inspect first article parts and perform routine quality checks with precision tools.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and mold/die changes; maintain clean work area.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blow molding experience

Technical manuals interpretation

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Cortina Plastics is seeking an experienced Blow Molding Operator for the second shift in Franklin Park, IL. You will execute start-up procedures, purge lines, and set up tooling to ensure optimal speeds and quality parameters.

Calibrate temperatures, pressures, and speeds to minimize defects while supporting color changes. You will supervise operators during breaks, assist with mold changes and color transitions, and document process changes to QA.