Blow Mold Process Technician

Title: Blow Mold Process Technician

Location: Houston, TX

Schedule: 3-2-2-3 (days or nights)

Important Note: No bottle-industry blow molding backgrounds

Summary

We’re hiring Blow Mold Process Technicians to support daily production, troubleshoot equipment, and keep critical machines running safely and efficiently. This team values hands-on problem solvers who take ownership of their machines and work well with others. We’re open to teaching the right person, especially those with strong mechanical or technical backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

• Provides support to production to improve process and metrics.
• Attends Critical machine daily and auxiliary equipment.
• Performs foam fixture startup, troubleshoots, and maintains during production.
• Troubleshoots problems with blow mold machine and peripheral equipment and takes corrective actions.
• Follows Lockdown Process Sheets, Procedures, Visual aids, and Instructions.
• Works closely with Production Supervisors and Operations personnel to achieve and maintain departmental goals.
• Maintains and improves safety and quality (safety devices, guarding equipment, spare parts list, set-up instructions, and troubleshooting protocol.
• Prepare reports and data collection as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Operates forklifts and cranes to replace molds.
• Starts/shuts down machines, Responsible for machine adjustments.
• Works with Senior technicians to conducts minor repairs and changes inserts.
• Starts/shuts down machines, Responsible for machine adjustments.
• Ensures safe working practices are followed and all accidents, hazards, near misses, and property damage are reported in a timely manner.
• Ensure work area(s) are maintained in a clean and organized manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Minimum 2 years in plastics manufacturing, mold set-up, or continuous extrusion Blow Mold.
• Knowledge of Thermolators, grinders, blenders, and liquid additive pumps.
• Experience working on Graham, Sterling, Milacron Blow Mold machines, or similar equipment.
• Flexibility to working multiple shifts and weekends
• English Language Skills: Able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Math Skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Physical Demands: Able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. multiple times a day during a 12-hr. shift; Bend and stand in difficult positions up to 12 hours; Able to manipulate tools with both hands and stand for long hours.
• Work Environment: Manufacturing area hot and humid in summer months, cold in winter months. High noise requiring use of hearing protection.

Nice to Have:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Blow Mold Experience
• Material Handling experience
• Data Entry and Computer skills

EEO Statement

Summa Staffing Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Military veterans with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or automated systems experience are highly encouraged to apply. Maintenance, electronics, and equipment repair backgrounds translate well to this role.