Injection/Blow Mold Technician I (3rd Shift)

VPET USA, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the PET bottle production industry is seeking an Injection and Blow Molding Technician to maintain machinery and support production goals. The role involves troubleshooting, optimizing processes, and ensuring quality standards are met. Competitive benefits include medical insurance, a 401k plan, and paid holidays.

Benefits

Medical (HMO), dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with employer contribution

Vacation and sick pay

Holiday pay (8 paid holidays)

Basic Life Insurance (25K policy)

$1,300 SIGN-ON BONUS

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with Blow Molding Injection Molding machines.
• Knowledge in blow molder equipment operations & troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on PET Injection Molding machines.
• Monitor and adjust bottle processes to optimize quality.
• Install new machinery and manage changeovers.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Machine Maintenance

Process Improvement

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Injection and Blow Mold Process Technician
Location: Garland, TX
Shift:

$1,300 SIGN-ON BONUS
Medical (HMO), dental, and vision insurance premiums.
401k plan, Employer contributes 3%, up to 4%.
The company offers vacation and sick pay.
Holiday Pay: Eight (8) paid holidays per year
Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy).

Job Overview:

VPET USA is currently seeking a Injection and Blow Molding Technician to support our PET bottle production line. You will be responsible for machine maintenance to include diagnosing, performing preventative and corrective maintenance. This position supports process improvement and new technology processes to achieve goals for profitability, safety, and ergonomics.

Essential Responsibilities : But not limited to.

• Install new machinery.
• Replace and repair machine parts.
• Process, troubleshoot, and repair all facility PET Injection Molding machines and support equipment.
• Monitor and adjust bottle processes to optimize bottle quality and correct defects, including the completion of hourly quality checks.
• Manage bottle silo level, merge/dump gate set-up, and blower speeds.
• The complete, preform, and bottle changeovers.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years minimum operation and adjustment experience with Blow molding Injection Molding machines.
• Knowledge in facility-specific blow molder equipment operations & troubleshooting.

We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.