Extrusion Blow Molding Process Technician – 2nd Shift | $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Core
Operating and maintaining extrusion blow molding equipment to produce high-quality laboratory plastic products.
Role type
Manufacturing process technician (plastics)
Builds
Laboratory plastic products (Nalgene®) for scientists, healthcare professionals, and researchers
Domain
Plastics manufacturing / Laboratory equipment
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mold changes, machine setups, process adjustments, troubleshooting molding/tooling/material issues, preventive maintenance, first-piece inspections, GMP compliance
Preferred skills
extrusion blow molding experience, injection molding experience, processing engineering plastics (HDPE, LDPE, PP, PMP, FEP, PFA), Bekum/Davis-Standard/Kautex/Milacron/Graham/Plastiblow equipment, hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical systems, automated manufacturing equipment/robotics/vision inspection
Technologies
Bekum, Davis-Standard, Kautex, Milacron, Graham, Plastiblow, leak testers, sealers, reamers, conveyors
Responsibilities
Set up and start extrusion blow molding machines, install and align molds and tooling, adjust machine parameters (temperature, pressure, cycle times), monitor performance and make adjustments, troubleshoot process issues, perform routine preventive maintenance, support secondary equipment (leak testers, sealers, etc.), perform first-piece inspections, maintain production documentation
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC
