Manufacturing Maintenance Mold/Setup Technician - C shift 6:00am - 6:00pm
On-site · Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Manufacturing Maintenance Mold/Setup Technician responsible for preparing, installing, and calibrating molds, tooling, and auxiliary equipment for plastic extrusion or injection blow molding machines. Will troubleshoot production issues, adjust machine parameters (temperature, pressure, etc.), perform mold cleaning and changeovers, set up blow molding equipment, inspect finished products, record production data, and provide technical training to maintenance and setup teams. Collaborates with maintenance, production, and quality teams to minimize downtime and optimize machine performance, while following safety protocols (LOTO, GMP, PPE).
Required Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically with blow molding machinery
- Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical
- Ability to lift molds and perform manual tasks (bending, twisting, climbing)
- Ability to use hand tools and perform mechanical troubleshooting
- Understanding of plastics, polymer materials, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems
- Proficient in reading technical manuals, blueprints and schematics
- Ability to detect quality flaws and maintain precision settings
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics
- Familiarity with CMMS software and preventive maintenance scheduling
- A proactive mindset and the ability to work independently and or as part of a team
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed
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