Senior Blow Mold Technician – PLC & Process Optimization

VPET USA LLC

Fontana (CA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

VPET USA LLC is seeking a Blow Mold Technician III to oversee setup, operation, and optimization of blow molding equipment. You will troubleshoot PLC systems, adjust processing parameters, and collaborate with engineering to minimize downtime and improve quality.

The role requires hands-on expertise with molding machinery, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and control software. You will mentor junior technicians and support continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

Senior-level technician with advanced blow molding knowledge.
Experience with machine controls and PLCs.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues.

Responsibilities

Set up, start up, and optimize blow molding machines for production.
Perform mold changes, tooling changes, and machine changeovers safely and efficiently.
Install, align, secure, and verify molds, tooling, and auxiliary equipment.
Verify proper mold setup and machine functionality prior to startup.
Develop, monitor, and optimize processing parameters to improve cycle times and quality.
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment using ladder logic, HMI interfaces, alarms, and diagnostics.
Assist with PLC programming modifications under engineering.