What are the responsibilities and job description for the PET Blow Molding Process Technician position at CKS Packaging?
Process Tech Needed- Dallas, TX
What’s In it for You?
- Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidates if successful
- Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits at modest employee contributions
- Discretionary Bonus
- 401k participation with Company matching contributions upon completion of first 30 days of employment
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Set up and start up blow molding machines (extrusion blow molding or stretch blow molding depending on equipment)
- Perform mold and tooling changeovers on blow molding machines according to production schedules
- Monitor machine performance, make process adjustments, and perform routine maintenance
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, process, and electrical issues on blow molding machines, conveyors, and related auxiliary equipment.
- Adjust PLC/HMI parameters and identify basic faults in control systems (with assistance from maintenance when needed).
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance on electrical components (sensors, heaters, switches, basic wiring).
- Operate machines and production equipment safely and in accordance with instructions.
- Troubleshoot machine, mold, and process-related issues to minimize downtime and scrap.
- Adjust and fine-tune process parameters including preform heating, blowing pressure, and mold cooling for optimal performance
- Assist with material management including the processing of scrap and regrind produced
- Perform mold changes and assist with tooling installations and adjustments for new product runs.
- Perform minor maintenance functions as needed on machines and auxiliary equipment
Knowledge & Skills Requirements:
- Electrical systems knowledge/experience required.
- Strong understanding of PET processing characteristics (e.g., IV degradation, preform handling, oven temperature zones).
- Knowledge of extrusion blow molding, stretch blow molding, and one-step molding processes and equipment
- Knowledge of Sidel, 1blow, Aoki, or similar machinery and PET resin is preferred.
- Experience making adjustments to production equipment processes to change material distribution, weights, heights, and other physical properties/dimensions, parison, etc.
- Knowledge of mold change procedures (changeover team, setup tech, process tech, super tech) and steps/methods for line changes
- Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLCs