Master Technician — Molding & Equipment Expert

Graham Packaging Company; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Graham Packaging Company in Bradenton, FL is seeking a Master Technician I to operate and maintain blow-molding or injection-molding equipment, ensuring safe startup/shutdown, color and material changes, and quality control. The role develops capabilities across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Continuous Improvement.

The position requires a mechanical/electrical background, PLC familiarity, and the ability to pass electrical authorization requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or related field.
• Formal training in a mechanical or electrical related field.
• 6 months’ experience operating or maintaining blow molding/injection molding machines.
• Experience with Electrical.
• Understanding and operation of PLC.
• HDPE and/or PET technologies preferred.
• Must be able to pass all requirements to become an “Electrically Authorized” employee.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned molding machines and auxiliary equipment at approved centerlines and performance standards.
• Execute startup, shutdown, mold insert, color, material, and setup activities safely and accurately.
• Monitor complete process flow from material handling through downstream inspection and packout.
• Perform required quality checks, interpret approved process and inspection information, contain questionable product, and elevate according to controlled procedures.
• Complete qualified CIL and preventive-maintenance work, document findings, correct conditions within authorization, and elevate remaining abnormalities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, sensor, conveyor, inspection, and material-system issues within documented qualification and authorization.
• Perform minor repairs and defined component replacement; verify guarding, equipment condition, process stability, product quality, and sustained production before return to service.
• Use approved data systems and KPIs to identify loss, support root-cause analysis, verify countermeasures, and sustain improvements.
• Conduct complete shift handoffs covering safety, equipment, quality, process, deviations, temporary repairs, open actions, and production risks.
• Maintain required training, certification, qualification, and recertification records.
• Coach others only when formally qualified and designated as a trainer.
• Perform other duties consistent with the role, training, authorization, and applicable policies.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

PLC experience

Safety awareness

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Formal training in a mechanical or electrical related field

6 months’ experience operating or maintaining blow molding/injection molding machines

Experience with Electrical

Understanding and operation of PLC

HDPE/PET technologies preferred

Electrically Authorized certification

Computer usage and typing skills

Tools

PLC

Electrical safety training

Data systems knowledge

Job description

Graham Packaging Company in Bradenton, FL is seeking a Master Technician I to operate and maintain blow-molding or injection-molding equipment, ensuring safe startup/shutdown, color and material changes, and quality control. The role develops capabilities across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Continuous Improvement.

The position requires a mechanical/electrical background, PLC familiarity, and the ability to pass electrical authorization requirements.