Molding Plastics Expert

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeTechnician Full time $80,000 - $150,000
Plastics Technician Role

The molding plastics technician role is a hands-on position that requires making necessary changes and adjustments to technical blow molding equipment in a safe and controlled manner.

Our team prides itself on producing high-quality products to controlled specifications while continuously optimizing machine and process performance.

Your key responsibilities will be:

  1. Machine Setup and Changeovers
  2. Ensure correct changeover and set up of product tooling during the shift
  3. Ensure correct changeovers of moulded product during the shift (i.e., colour changes, material changes) as per the production plan
  4. Make machine adjustments as per the setup sheet and training to maintain a quality product
  5. Set-up of ancillary equipment (i.e., blenders, leak detectors, robotic systems, IML systems, vision systems)
  6. Assist the Shift Supervisor and Operators with successful completion of each production run
  7. Perform process troubleshooting, part inspections, and other functions to ensure part conformity and quality
  8. Verify paperwork for jobs and completion of inspections at startup and during production
  9. Maintain machine and auxiliary equipment processing parameters to ensure quality, weight, and cycle time compliance
  10. Prioritize work and machines according to the production plan to ensure timely delivery without defects
  11. Perform mechanical maintenance of machines and auxiliary equipment to keep them in satisfactory condition
  12. Work overtime and weekends as required
  13. Packing product during breaks and slow periods
  14. Operate forklift as needed

Key Skills and Experience

  • 5+ years' experience in process, die setup, or die maintenance in a manufacturing environment; plastics experience is important
  • Mechanical and technical aptitude with troubleshooting skills for hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical equipment
  • Experience troubleshooting extrusion blow molding machines
  • Knowledge of plastic materials and processes, mold design, and auxiliary equipment involved in blow molding
  • Ability to assess bottle quality and operational efficiency
  • Reliability and quality-focused attitude
  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training is a plus
  • Cert III in Process Polymer Moulding or equivalent

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