Technician Trainee - Blow Mold (1st/2nd)

VPET USA LLC; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance premium

401k plan, Employer contributes up to 5%

Vacation and sick pay

Eight (8) paid holidays per year

Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy)

Job summary

VPET USA LLC is seeking a Technician I in Santa Clarita, CA, responsible for supporting our PET bottle production line through machine maintenance and troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial processing equipment, especially in blow molding and injection. Benefits include medical, 401k with employer match, and paid holidays, among others.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum in an industrial setting with processing or maintenance responsibilities.
• Experience with industrial processing equipment and infrastructure, preferably Blow molding and injection.

Responsibilities

• Support machine maintenance including diagnosing and performing preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Assist with projects as assigned by management.
• Comply with quality, safety, and work rules.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Ability to work independently

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical School training in Injection/Blow Molding

Tools

Forklift

Material handling equipment

Job description

Job Description Overview

The Technician I supports our PET bottle production line. You will be responsible for machine maintenance including diagnosing and performing preventative and corrective maintenance. This role will be cross‑trained in our Process/Maintenance‑Technician Blow Molding role. This position supports process improvement and new technology processes to achieve goals for profitability, safety, and ergonomics. In addition, you will be responsible for assisting the Chief Engineer and Management team with other projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
• Adheres to all instructions, Good Manufacturing Practices and housekeeping procedures.
• Process, troubleshoot and repair of all machines and support equipment.
• Monitor and adjust bottle processes to optimize bottle quality and minimize scrap and maintain quality.
• Complete preform and bottle changeovers.
• Become proficient in facility‑specific blow molder and injection equipment operations & troubleshooting.
• Replace or repair machine parts.
• Assist with machine installation.

Process/Maintenance Technician Responsibilities

• Reduce scrap and promote efficient operations of the cycle time.
• Provide innovative and creative solutions to production problems.
• Follow the complete Start‑up and Shut‑down procedure as per the Company's and Machine's requirements.
• Preventative Maintenance.
• Maintain downtime documentation throughout the shift to support data collection, problem solving and daily meetings.
• Assists with cross‑training technicians and performs tasks such as those listed below: Mold Changes and Mold Cleaning
• Starting and stopping the injection molding machines
• Starting and stopping the conveyors
• Purging out the injection molding machine
• Changing out and cleaning out the dryer filters
• Maintenance of the chiller system

Education and Experience

• Experience with industrial processing equipment and infrastructure. Blow molding and injection are preferred.
• 3 years minimum in an industrial setting with processing or maintenance responsibilities.
• Technical School training in Injection/Blow Molding is preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, identify problems, address problems and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• English skills must be proficient to read, write and communicate.
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills
• Basic mechanical trouble shooting and repair
• Basic electrical trouble shooting and repair
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Must be able to operate material handling equipment.
• Must be committed to the success of the entire organization
• Understand and comply with applicable OSHA safety rules/regulations and Lock‑out/Tag‑out requirements.
• Must be able to become forklift certified within 60 days.

Physical Requirements

• Requirements include, but are not limited to:
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.
• Work environment is in a warehouse and temperatures inside vary between hot or cold based on the outside conditions.

Competitive Benefits

• Medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance premium.
• 401k plan, Employer contributes up to 5%.
• Company offers vacation and sick pay.
• Holiday Pay: Eight (8) paid holidays per year.
• Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.