PET Blow Molding Process Technician

CKS Packaging, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

401k with company matching

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

CKS Packaging, Inc. in Dallas, TX is seeking a skilled blow molding technician to operate and optimize extrusion/stretch blow molding lines. You will perform setup, mold changes, and routine maintenance while monitoring performance and quality across shifts.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with blow molding equipment, electrical systems, and PET processing, and will troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime. Strong mechanical aptitude and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Electrical systems knowledge/experience required.
• Strong understanding of PET processing characteristics (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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

PET processing knowledge

Blow molding processes

Machine adjustments & troubleshooting

Pneumatics & hydraulics understanding

PLC familiarity

Safety-conscious

Tools

Sidel

1blow

Aoki

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