Position: Molding Process Technician
Location: Rochester, NY 14625
Duration: 9 Months - Will be converted to FTE, based on performance
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: Monday to Friday - Day Shift - Starts at 07:00 AM to 04:00 PM or 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Overview
TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries worldwide. The job opportunity below is for one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. Our client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As the global leader in serving the field of science, our client boasts an annual revenue of around $40 billion with a mission to empower customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Our client's global team is committed to delivering an unparalleled blend of cutting-edge technologies, convenient procurement options, and pharmaceutical services under their industry-leading brands.
Please Note: This position is expected to have the opportunity for full-time conversion during or after the 9-month assignment, based on candidate performance and business requirements.
Summary
The Extrusion Blow Molding Process Technician is responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining extrusion blow molding (EBM) equipment to support safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. The role includes machine setup, mold and tooling changeovers, process optimization, preventive maintenance, quality verification, documentation, and collaboration with production, maintenance, engineering, automation, and quality teams to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing performance in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and start extrusion blow molding (EBM) machines according to production schedules.
- Perform mold changes, tooling changeovers, and equipment setup safely and efficiently.
- Install and align molds, tooling, and machine components to ensure optimal production performance.
- Adjust machine parameters including temperatures, blow pressures, cycle times, parison settings, and other processing parameters to optimize quality and productivity.
- Monitor machine performance and make process adjustments to maintain consistent production and product quality.
- Troubleshoot molding, tooling, material, and process issues to minimize downtime.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on extrusion blow molding equipment, molds, tooling, and associated production equipment.
- Troubleshoot and support secondary manufacturing equipment including leak testers, sealers, reamers, conveyors, and related downstream equipment.
- Perform first-piece inspections and support ongoing product quality verification.
- Maintain accurate setup, production, maintenance, and process documentation.
- Collaborate with production, maintenance, automation, engineering, and quality teams to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing performance.
- Follow all safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and operational excellence.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience setting up, operating, or troubleshooting extrusion blow molding equipment in a manufacturing environment is required.
- Strong hands-on experience with Extrusion blow molding process set up is required.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience performing mold changes, machine setups, and process adjustments.
- Ability to optimize machine processing parameters to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment.
- Two or more years of extrusion blow molding (EBM) process technician experience preferred.
- Candidates with injection molding setup or process technician experience who are interested in learning extrusion blow molding are encouraged to apply.
- Experience processing engineering plastics and resins including HDPE, LDPE, PP, PMP, FEP, and PFA preferred.
- Experience with extrusion blow molding equipment such as Bekum, Davis-Standard, Kautex, Milacron, Graham, or Plastiblow preferred.
- Experience troubleshooting secondary manufacturing equipment or automated production systems preferred.
- Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems preferred.
- Experience with automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, or vision inspection systems is a plus.
- Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
- Strong communication skills and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
- Commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapt to new technologies.
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TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
