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Careers @ Graham Packaging · 1 month ago

Blowmolding Technician

Evansville, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Graham Packaging is a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing, committed to a people and values-based culture. They are seeking a Blowmolding Technician to operate plastic blow molding machines and ensure the production of high-quality containers in a safe and efficient manner.

Packaging & Containers

Responsibilities

Understand, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices

Understands, follows and enforces all established policies, procedures and recognized practices

Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned

Operate a group of plastic blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment producing a container in a safe and high quality method

Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned

Perform and/or assists in mold, insert and color changes on the line

Perform basic processing of injection and/or blow molding machines to improve machine efficiency and reduce scrap

Perform tasks and responsibilities of any Utility position during slow periods and/or as needed

Monitor HDPE/PET resin (if applicable), dryer, material handling and color systems for appropriate processing conditions

Make frequent on time quality checks on products being produced from established quality standards

Assist other Operators and maintenance personnel on mechanical repairs

Perform assigned preventative maintenance work

Maintain work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards

Complete and file all required documentation in an orderly and timely manner

Communicate with the Production Shift Supervisor to coordinate production line support staff in accomplishing the lines’ objectives

Verify material usage per standards

Perform minor troubleshooting and programming on the line. Notify leads and supervisors of any major problems or questions

Operate equipment to minimize the generation and maximize the consumption of regrind, purge and scrap within customer specifications where applicable

Properly identify regrind and chunk produced

Communicate processing information to designated personnel on incoming shift. Assist other Operators as needed

Assist in the training of new Operators

Limited travel may be required

Qualification

Blow molding operationPreventative maintenanceQuality controlComputer usageVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeam collaboration

Required

A minimum of 2 years in manufacturing required

Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance

Computer usage and typing skills are essential

Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally

Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others