PET Blow Mold Technician

CKS Packaging, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401k with company match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

CKS Packaging, Inc. is seeking an experienced blow molding operator in Dallas, TX, to set up and run extrusion/stretch blow molding lines. The role requires strong electrical knowledge, PET processing expertise, and the ability to perform mold changes and line adjustments.

You will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, fine-tune process parameters, and support tool changes for new runs while maintaining safe operations and routine maintenance on equipment.

Qualifications

• Electrical systems knowledge/experience required.
• Strong understanding of PET processing characteristics (IV degradation, preform handling, oven zones).
• Knowledge of extrusion blow molding, stretch blow molding, and one-step molding processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of Sidel, 1blow, Aoki, or similar machinery and PET resin preferred.
• Experience adjusting production equipment to alter material distribution and dimensions.
• Knowledge of mold change procedures and line changes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and startup blow molding machines (extrusion/stretch depending on equipment).
• Perform mold and tooling changeovers per production schedules.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust processes; perform routine maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, process, and electrical issues on blow molding lines and auxiliary equipment.
• Adjust PLC/HMI parameters and identify faults with maintenance support as needed.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on electrical components.
• Operate machines safely per instructions and optimize parameters for best output.
• Assist with material management including scrap and regrind processing.
• Perform mold changes and assist with tooling for new product runs.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

PET processing knowledge

Blow molding processes

Mold/Tooling changeovers

Sidel/1blow/Aoki machinery knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Pneumatics/Hydraulics/PLCs

Tools

Sidel machines

1blow equipment

Aoki machinery

Job description

• Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidates if successful
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits at modest employee contributions
• Discretionary Bonus
• 401k participation with Company matching contributions upon completion of first 30 days of employment

Requirements/Qualifications

• Set up and start up blow molding machines (extrusion blow molding or stretch blow molding depending on equipment)
• Perform mold and tooling changeovers on blow molding machines according to production schedules
• Monitor machine performance, make process adjustments, and perform routine maintenance
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, process, and electrical issues on blow molding machines, conveyors, and related auxiliary equipment.
• Adjust PLC/HMI parameters and identify basic faults in control systems (with assistance from maintenance when needed).
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on electrical components (sensors, heaters, switches, basic wiring).
• Operate machines and production equipment safely and in accordance with instructions.
• Troubleshoot machine, mold, and process-related issues to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Adjust and fine-tune process parameters including preform heating, blowing pressure, and mold cooling for optimal performance
• Assist with material management including the processing of scrap and regrind produced
• Perform mold changes and assist with tooling installations and adjustments for new product runs.
• Perform minor maintenance functions as needed on machines and auxiliary equipment

Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Electrical systems knowledge/experience required.
• Strong understanding of PET processing characteristics (e.g., IV degradation, preform handling, oven temperature zones).
• Knowledge of extrusion blow molding, stretch blow molding, and one-step molding processes and equipment
• Knowledge of Sidel, 1blow, Aoki, or similar machinery and PET resin is preferred.
• Experience making adjustments to production equipment processes to change material distribution, weights, heights, and other physical properties/dimensions, parison, etc.
• Knowledge of mold change procedures (changeover team, setup tech, process tech, super tech) and steps/methods for line changes
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLCs