Job Location: Sebring, FL 33870. Salary Range: $25.36 - $26.11 per hour.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Processing Technician to support and optimize blow‑molding production operations in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This role serves as the first line of technical support on the floor—troubleshooting processes, supporting operators, improving efficiency, and ensuring safe, high‑quality production. This is a hands‑on position ideal for candidates who enjoy problem‑solving, coaching others, and working directly with industrial equipment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as the first-line responder for troubleshooting blow molding and secondary operations issues.
- Monitor equipment performance and process conditions, adjusting to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Support and guide machine operators to maximize uptime, safety, and production output.
- Perform job changeovers, tooling adjustments, and minor repairs as required.
- Assist with preventive maintenance activities in coordination with Maintenance.
- Identify and mitigate safety risks; ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
- Drive scrap reduction, rework reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Train and develop operators using standard work and operating procedures.
- Communicate effectively across shifts to ensure continuity of operations and issue resolution.
- Support plant startup and shutdown activities as assigned.
- Act as backup to the Shift Supervisor during absences when needed.
- Maintain accurate production, process, and quality documentation.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED (required).
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing safety fundamentals.
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.
- Ability to work in a hot manufacturing environment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical tasks throughout shift.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard processes.
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
- Must be able to pass a pre‑employment background check and drug screening.
Preferred Experience & Skills (Not Required)
- Blow molding process experience.
- Familiarity with blow molding tooling and accumulator head presses.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic polymer processing.
- Experience with robotics, conveyors, or material handling systems.
- Basic electrical safety and troubleshooting knowledge.
- OSHA and environmental safety awareness.
- Forklift or industrial equipment certifications.
- Preventive maintenance exposure.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, digital documentation).