Blow Mold Process Technicians
FlexTrades is hiring experienced Blow Mold Process Technicians for nationwide project-based assignments supporting extrusion blow molding operations.
This role is designed for technicians who understand blow molding processes, can validate machine setups, troubleshoot production issues and make controlled process adjustments to maintain quality, efficiency and output.
Position Overview
The Blow Mold Process Technician monitors and supports extrusion blow molding operations across multiple production lines.
This position requires hands-on experience with accumulator head continuous extrusion blow molding equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, machine HMI controls and HDPE materials.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and validate extrusion blow molding operations across multiple production lines
- Verify machine setups completed by Setup Technicians before releasing equipment to production
- Troubleshoot process, quality and production issues using root cause analysis
- Adjust machine parameters within approved ranges
- Maintain product quality and production efficiency
- Work with Graham, Sterling and Cincinnati Milacron blow molding machines
- Review and follow process sheets, machine parameters and production requirements
- Pull production samples for evaluation
- Work with Quality and Materials teams to resolve production issues
- Communicate production performance and process concerns
- Document and communicate reasons for missed production metrics
- Follow all established safety procedures
- Follow Lockout/Tagout requirements
- Operate forklifts and other approved equipment as needed
Qualifications
- Experience as a Blow Mold Process Technician in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with accumulator head continuous extrusion blow molding machines
- Strong understanding of hydraulic systems
- Strong understanding of pneumatic systems
- Strong mechanical knowledge
- Experience troubleshooting blow molding process and quality issues
- Experience adjusting machine parameters through HMI controls
- Knowledge of single-head and multi-head extrusion blow molding equipment
- Experience working with HDPE materials
- Ability to read and follow process sheets
- Ability to follow production instructions
- Strong commitment to workplace safety
- Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures
- Forklift and crane experience preferred
- Training provided for forklift and crane operation if needed
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is a manufacturing workforce solutions company that deploys skilled tradespeople and technical specialists to worksites across the United States. We help manufacturers maintain production, improve quality and complete critical projects by providing experienced professionals who are ready to contribute on day one.
Our manufacturing partners rely on experienced Blow Mold Process Technicians to stabilize processes, troubleshoot production issues and support consistent product quality.
Apply Today
If you have hands-on extrusion blow molding experience and can troubleshoot processes, validate setups and adjust machine parameters, apply today to join FlexTrades as a Blow Mold Process Technician.
Equal Opportunity Employer
FlexTrades is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
