2nd Shift Blow Molding Operator

Position: 2nd Shift Blow Molding Operator Salary: $21 per hour Hours: Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:30pm Location: Ayer, MA

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Position has responsibility for operating Blow Molding Machinery according to standard operating procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Sets up and operates blow molding machine to mold plastic products according to specifications: Turns valves to start flow of water and release air pressure to machine.
• Moves machine controls to set timing unit and temperature of heating unit and start automatic feed mechanism.
• Adjusts machine mandrel and aligns mandrel with mold chamber, using wrenches.
• Starts molding machine that automatically feeds material from mixing unit to mandrel and to mold chamber.
• Closes chamber to mold product under heat and pressure.
• Removes workpiece from mold after timing device opens mold, and trims excess material from workpiece, using knife or bandsaw.

Regrinds excess material and unsatisfactory workpiece for reuse, using grinding machine.

• May weigh completed workpiece to determine accuracy of machine operation.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED: or 2 plus years related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior machine operating experience, blow molding machine experience a plus. Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to visually identify defective parts. Must be able to use computer and associated programs.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Ability to lift 60 pounds
• Prolonged standing
• May require bending

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing work environment