Extrusion Blow Mold Process Technician / Processor

Altium Packaging; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Altium Packaging in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Process Technician to manage mold and tooling changes on extrusion blow molding lines, start up and run production, and ensure bottles meet all quality specifications before release.

You will optimize processing parameters, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with Quality, Production and Maintenance to maintain safe, efficient, and high-quality operations while training operators and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of blow molding experience.
• Experience with mold/tooling changes.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold and neck tooling changeovers on extrusion blow molding equipment.
• Start up molds and run to production specs.
• Obtain quality approval on new setups before release.
• Optimize processing parameters (temperatures, die gaps, parison programming, shot size, cooling, timing).
• Monitor bottle quality and adjust to specifications.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues.
• Collaborate with Maintenance on repairs and improvements.
• Train operators and uphold safety.

Skills

Blow molding

Mold/tooling changeovers

Process optimization

Safety focus

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC knowledge

Servo parison

Job description

Location Address: 4525 Joseph Hardin Drive, Dallas, Texas 75236

Work Shift: 8hr-1st Shift (United States of America)

As a Process Technician, you will be responsible for performing mold and tooling changes on extrusion blow molding equipment, starting up and processing production lines, and ensuring bottles meet all quality specifications prior to releasing the machine to production. This position serves as the technical expert on the production floor and is responsible for optimizing machine performance, troubleshooting processing issues, and maintaining efficient, stable operation of the blow molding process. The Process Technician works closely with Quality, Production, and Maintenance to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform mold, neck tooling, blow pin, and related tooling changeovers on extrusion blow molding equipment.
• Start up newly changed molds and process the machine until bottles meet all quality and production specifications.
• Obtain Quality approval on new setups before releasing the machine to production.
• Establish and optimize processing parameters including temperatures, die gaps, parison programming, shot size, cooling settings, and machine timing.
• Monitor bottle quality and make adjustments to achieve target wall thickness, weight, appearance, and performance specifications.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues such as parison instability, wall thickness variation, flash defects, short shots, surging, excessive moil, poor neck finish, bottle warpage, and cooling issues.
• Diagnose whether quality concerns are related to processing conditions, mold/tooling conditions, machine settings, or equipment performance.
• Adjust die centering, die gaps, pressure rings, and parison programming to improve bottle quality and maintain process stability.
• Develop, modify, and optimize parison profiles to improve wall distribution and reduce scrap.
• Identify worn tooling or machine components that negatively impact product quality, including blow pins, pinch-offs, screws, barrels, valves, and hydraulic components.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and machine control issues affecting production performance.
• Review alarms and machine diagnostics to identify and resolve processing and equipment-related issues.
• Partner with Maintenance to communicate equipment issues requiring repair or corrective action.
• Train and support operators on proper machine operation, process monitoring, and quality expectations after line startup.
• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of experience processing extrusion blow molding equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing mold and tooling changeovers.
• Strong understanding of extrusion blow molding principles, machine setup, and process optimization.
• Experience troubleshooting bottle quality defects and process deviations.
• Ability to establish machine parameters and process new jobs from startup through production release.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret quality specifications and process documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred

• Experience with Uniloy, Bekum, Rocheleau, or similar extrusion blow molding equipment.
• Experience with Moog or servo parison programmers.
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic systems, proportional valves, pumps, cylinders, and related equipment.
• Experience with machine controls, alarm diagnostics, sensors, encoders, and process control systems.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, efficiency improvements, and process optimization.
• PLC troubleshooting experience a plus.
• Forklift certification a plus.

What Success Looks Like

• Completes mold changes safely and efficiently.
• Brings machines to production-ready status with minimal downtime.
• Consistently produces bottles that meet QC specifications.
• Troubleshoots process issues independently.
• Reduces scrap and startup waste.
• Successfully transfers stable, repeatable processes to production operators.

Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us!

We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.

Our Guiding Principles

• Act with Integrity & in Compliance
• Drive Value Creation
• Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs
• Focus on the Customer
• Act with Humility
• Treat others with Dignity and Respect
• Seeking Fulfillment in your Work

We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource - Our People!

We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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