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Blow Mold Setup Mechanic - Miami, FL
A growing plastics manufacturing operation is seeking a skilled Blow Mold Setup Mechanic to join their production team. This is a fully hands-on role focused on machine setups, mold changes, troubleshooting, and keeping equipment running efficiently on the floor.
This is a great opportunity for someone who knows blow molding inside and out and wants to be relied on as the go-to person for keeping production moving.
What You’ll Do:
- Set up and adjust extrusion blow molding machines (Uniloy / Bekum)
- Perform mold changes, startups, and die head adjustments
- Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic PLC-related issues
- Adjust parison programming, temperatures, and cycle times
- Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime
- Support overall production efficiency and quality
What You Bring:
- 5 years of blow molding experience
- Experience with Uniloy or Bekum machines
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Hands-on experience with mold setup and changeovers
- Ability to work independently on the shop floor
Compensation & Schedule:
- $30–$45/hour based on experience
- Production-based bonus potential
- 1st shift preferred, open to 2nd shift
Benefits & Perks:
- Production-based bonus structure
- 7 paid holidays
- start with 3 days, then increases to 1 week paid vacation after first year
- Stable, long-term opportunity in a growing operation
- Leadership team that is hands-on but not micromanaging
Why Join This Team:
This is a chance to step into a role where you are trusted to own your machines and make a direct impact on production. You won’t be stuck in meetings—you’ll be on the floor solving problems and keeping things running. The team is tight-knit, leadership is hands-off, and your experience will be valued from day one.
Salary : $30 - $45