Plastics Molding Technician

Premium Waters, Inc.; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Premium Waters, Inc. in Seguin, TX is seeking a blow mold operator to run and monitor blow mold equipment, ensuring high-quality PET bottles while managing raw material flow to plants. This role requires attention to detail and strict GMP adherence.

The position involves 12-hour shifts, basic maintenance tasks, and operating heavy machinery with safety protocols in mind. Ability to work a flexible schedule and complete forklift certification within 90 days is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years work-related experience or training preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Computer experience is required.
• Reports to Production Manager and Blow Mold Lead; may work with little supervision.
• Forklift certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates blow mold machinery and monitors product quality.
• Performs basic cleaning and preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Detects jams or malfunctions and makes adjustments.
• Measures and visually inspects products for defects using precision tools.
• Sets up and operates blow molding machines to mold PET bottles.
• Installs dies and coats dies with parting agents per work order.
• Uses a forklift to store palletized bottles for transport.
• Monitors machines for unusual sounds or vibration and adjusts as needed.
• Follows GMP & PPE rules on the production floor and participates in quality checks.
• Performs related tasks and covers duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Basic reading, writing, and math

Computer experience

Ability to work with little supervisor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years related experience or training

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

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Join Our Team!

Reports to:Production Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Shift:Mid, 1p-9:30p

Department:Production

Prepared by:Human Resources

Approved By: Plant Manager

Premium Waters, Inc. is a growing company in a growing industry and is proud to offer an outstanding lineup of great-tasting, healthy, clean drinking water including Chippewa Springs, Glacier Clear, Glenwood-Inglewood Spring Water, Kandiyohi Premium Water, Nature’s Crystal Spring Water, Nicolet Natural Water and Water Joe. Whether it is through one of our popular brands of water or our private label services, we are committed to providing the highest quality product and becoming the number one bottle water company in the industry.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two years work-related experience or training preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Computer experience is required.
• Reports to Production Manager and Blow Mold Lead. This position may work with little supervision.
• Forklift certification (Must complete certification within 90 days of hire.)

Responsibilities:

This position operates and performs routine maintenance to blow mold equipment. The incumbent is responsible for supplying bottles as a raw material to multiple PWI plants at a minimal cost to the company. The position is required to work 12-hour shifts.

• Operates blow mold machinery and ensures through constant observation and routine inspections that high quality product is being produced.
• Performs basic cleaning and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Detect jams or malfunctions and make adjustments as necessary.
• Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects in order to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Set up and operate blow molding machines to mold PET bottles.
• Install dies onto machines or presses, then coat dies with parting agents, according to work order specifications.
• Use a forklift to store palletized bottles in the warehouse for transport.
• Listen to machines during operation in order to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.

GMP & PPE Required:

While on the production floor in the plant you will be required to follow and help to enforce all GMP regulations in the plant. Anyone entering the production floor must follow the GMP rules in their employee handbook, which includes the required hairnets, beard nets, and earplugs. It is also required that all personnel wear safety glasses. Follows standard operating procedures including quality checks and procedures for all operations. Meets food safety and quality objectives and the requirements of the SQF System.

Performs related work as assigned by the Manager.

In the absence of this employee, the direct manager or appointee will cover responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standing - 75%

Walking - 25%

Bending/Stooping - Frequently

Push/Pull - Frequently

Climb heights - Occasionally

Crouch - Occasionally

Reach above shoulder level - Occasionally

Carrying/Lifting up to 40 lbs. - Frequently

Carrying/Lifting up to 50 lbs - Frequently

Verbal communication - Frequently

Written communication - Frequently

Hearing normal conversation - Frequently

Sight, including near acuity and depth perception - Frequently