Blow Mold operator nights

As a Blow Mold Operator, you will be responsible for efficient operation, trouble shooting, set up, maintenance of production equipment I n the blow molding area including but not limited to:  Tipper, Preform Conveyors, Orienter, Oven, Blow Molder and Airveyor, in accordance with standard operating procedures. 

Job Description – Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities 

• Understand the blow molding “Sequence of Operation”. 

• Operate all the equipment in the blow mold area. 

• Perform all CIP and housekeeping duties. 

• Perform all quality check and PM and maintenance activities. 

• Safely operate a forklift to load Tipper, retrieve chemicals, and move materials. 

• Proficiency in understanding, monitoring and acknowledging machine malfunction alarms and ability to efficiently and effectively manage solutions. 

• Ability to access machine reports, alarm log and system monitoring pagers from machine control panels. 

• Properly set up machine for different packages, bottle types, resins, lines and suppliers 

• Assist maintenance technicians in completion of corrective and preventative actions. 

• Maintain accurate records and logs as required. 

• Work directly with cross-departmental personnel and management to problem-solve to ensure maximum production efficiencies. 

• Assist with audits and overhauls of all equipment. 

• Key person for establishing new processes and writing of SOP, SPL and other documents 

• Comply with all standard safety rules, practices and policies. 

• Assist with setting up new bottles, packages, vendors, resins, lines, etc. 

• Primary trainer for new employees 

• Critical communication hub between Blow Mold Techs, between shifts, management and other departments. 

• Work very closely with Blow Mold Manager to determine daily and long-term goals and priorities that need to be completed. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• High School diploma or GED  

• 2-4 years’ experience in manufacturing and blow molding. 

• Forklift and Hi-Lift certified or ability to become certified in a reasonable time frame. 

• Read, write and comprehend English. 

• Meet all basic plant and employment criteria, to include good attendance. 

• Ability to lift, push/pull up to 50 pounds. 

• Standing and walking for continuous periods, including 8/10/12 hour shift or required necessary hours. 

• Ability to work flexible shifts to meet production demands, to include working some time on weekends. 

• Ability to work in team environment. 

JOB LOCATION AND WORK CONDITIONS 

• Work is performed in high-speed, manufacturing and warehouse environment 

• Work requires exposure to all temperature changes, high noise levels, working around moving equipment, tanks, heights, wet conditions, fumes, vibrations, dust, etc… 

• Working hours must be flexible with the ability to work all shifts and extended hours as needed 

EQUIPMENT 

• Personal protective equipment to include but not limited to steel toed shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection and uniform requirements. 

• Hoist, hand cart, hand tools, measuring instruments, equipment operations manuals. 

• Cleaning equipment and chemicals 

ADDITIONAL ASKS 

• Participate in Continuous Improvement teams. 

• Travel to Vendor and other Company Locations 

• Delivering Presentations 

• Attend required meetings. 

• Operate general office equipment, i.e. fax, copier, and supplies.