Thermoforming & Injection Blow Molding Technician

The Thermoforming & Injection Blow Molding Technician is responsible for operating monitoring and maintaining plastics manufacturing equipment to ensure efficient production of high-quality parts. This role requires strong mechanical ability technical troubleshooting skills and strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up operate and monitor thermoforming machines according to production schedules

• Adjust machine parameters such as heating zones vacuum pressure and cycle times

• Load plastic sheet material oversee forming cycle and perform trimming operations

• Inspect finished parts for quality dimensions and surface defects

• Troubleshoot issues such as uneven forming webbing thinning or incomplete molds

• Conduct routine cleaning and minor mechanical maintenance

Injection Blow Molding (IBM) Operations

• Operate and set up injection blow molding machines including start-ups and shut-downs

• Perform mold changes material changes and equipment adjustments as needed

• Monitor injection and blowing processes (temperature pressure injection speed cooling etc.)

• Inspect products for defects such as flash short shots warpage or incorrect bottle neck finish

• Troubleshoot mechanical hydraulic and process-related problems to maintain consistent output

• Keep accurate logs of machine settings production counts downtime and adjustments

Quality & Safety Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce all workplace safety procedures including lockout/tagout and PPE requirements

• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and customer specifications

• Perform in-process inspections and document results according to QC guidelines

• Maintain a clean and organized work area

• Report equipment issues or process deviations promptly to supervision or maintenance

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 1 3 years of experience in thermoforming injection blow molding or related plastics manufacturing

• Strong understanding of machine operation mechanical systems and production workflows

• Ability to read and interpret production instructions spec sheets and basic technical drawings

• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues

• Basic math skills and familiarity with measurement tools (calipers gauges micrometers)

• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with specific machine brands (e.g. Brown Sencorp Kiefel Aoki Uniloy Jomar etc.)

• Knowledge of thermoplastics such as PET PP HDPE PVC or ABS

• Understanding of 5S lean manufacturing and ISO quality systems

• Basic maintenance or mechanical repair background