Plastics Processing & Mold Technician

Accelera; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Bethlehem, PA, seeks a Plastics Processing & Mold Technician to install, calibrate, and optimize blow molding and extrusion systems, driving production efficiency while troubleshooting complex equipment and ensuring tooling performs at peak capacity.

You will perform mold changes, adjust machine parameters, conduct preventative maintenance, inspect finished parts with precision tools, and mentor teammates, all while upholding safety standards such as LOTO, GMP, and PPE.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in manufacturing with blow molding or extrusion equipment.
• Ability to interpret manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and tool handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute mold changes with proper alignment and tooling installation.
• Optimize machine parameters for product quality and consistency.
• Perform mold maintenance and prevent defects.
• Conduct routine mechanical repairs and document CMMS entries.
• Analyze finished product specs using precision measuring tools.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and mentor teammates.
• Maintain safety per LOTO, GMP, PPE protocols.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Physical ability

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

As a Plastics Processing & Mold Technician, you will serve as a critical technical resource responsible for the installation, calibration, and optimization of blow molding and extrusion systems. You will drive operational efficiency by troubleshooting complex mechanical issues and ensuring that all tooling and auxiliary equipment perform at peak capacity to meet high-volume production demands.

About the Role

As a Plastics Processing & Mold Technician, you will serve as a critical technical resource responsible for the installation, calibration, and optimization of blow molding and extrusion systems. You will drive operational efficiency by troubleshooting complex mechanical issues and ensuring that all tooling and auxiliary equipment perform at peak capacity to meet high-volume production demands.

Responsibilities

• Execute precise mold changeovers, including the alignment and installation of tooling and accessory devices to minimize production downtime.
• Optimize machine parameters such as temperature, pressure, and parison programming to ensure product quality and output consistency.
• Perform comprehensive mold maintenance, including cleaning and polishing pins, cores, and locking rings to prevent defects like flash or wall thinning.
• Conduct routine mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance, documenting all activities and equipment status within the CMMS platform.
• Analyze finished product specifications using precision measuring tools to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Lead technical troubleshooting efforts and provide mentorship to team members to elevate overall department expertise.
• Uphold a rigorous safety culture by strictly adhering to LOTO, GMP, and PPE protocols during all maintenance and setup activities.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• 3-5+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on blow molding or extrusion machinery.
• Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical troubleshooting and the use of industrial hand tools.
• Ability to interpret complex technical manuals, schematics, and engineering blueprints.
• Solid understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems as they relate to plastic processing equipment.
• Physical capability to perform manual tasks including lifting, bending, and climbing in an industrial setting.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience utilizing CMMS software for maintenance scheduling and equipment record-keeping.
• Deep knowledge of polymer material properties and their impact on molding processes.
• Proven ability to work independently or collaboratively to resolve production bottlenecks.
• Experience with injection molding technologies or related plastic manufacturing processes.