Night-Shift Blow Molding Operator - Hands-On & Quality

Silgan Containers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Houston, TX is seeking a blow mold machine operator to set up and run blow molding equipment, control temperatures, adjust mandrels and molds, trim excess material, and inspect finished pieces to ensure client specifications are met. The role includes light repairs and preventive maintenance during shifts.

The operator will document quality, maintain GMP standards, and communicate issues clearly to supervisors, contributing to efficient, safe production.

Qualifications

• Experience operating blow molding equipment or similar manufacturing machinery.
• Familiarity with quality inspection and SPC data handling is a plus.
• Ability to follow GMP and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machine safety and compliance with GMP and housekeeping standards.
• Document bottle quality requirements and maintain production efficiencies.
• Communicate machine, process, and quality issues effectively.
• Diagnose problems and troubleshoot tasks logically.
• Perform color changes and light preventive maintenance on machines.
• Complete quality inspections and record results in SPC software.

Skills

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Communication

Preventive maintenance

Band saw use

Knives use

Tools

SPC software

Band saw

Knives

Job description

Silgan Containers in Houston, TX is seeking a blow mold machine operator to set up and run blow molding equipment, control temperatures, adjust mandrels and molds, trim excess material, and inspect finished pieces to ensure client specifications are met. The role includes light repairs and preventive maintenance during shifts.

The operator will document quality, maintain GMP standards, and communicate issues clearly to supervisors, contributing to efficient, safe production.