Benefits:
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Paid time off
Familiar with Uniloy / Bekum / Kautex / Magic / R&B systems
Can read hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic schematics
Understands machine safety systems and LOTO
Knows polymer melt behavior, shear, and die swell
Understands single-layer and multi-layer extrusion heads
Clamp teardown, rebuild, and alignment
Extruder teardown and inspection (screw/barrel)
Ability to install new screws & barrels
Gearbox inspection and oil service
Head teardown, cleaning, reassembly
Die gap adjustment & head centering
Hydraulic troubleshooting (valves, manifolds, pumps)
Mold installation and alignment
Trimmer setup, timing, and rebuild knowledge
Diagnoses mechanical failures effective
Understands Allen-Bradley PLC fundamentals
Able to trace faults in ladder logic / I/O
Capable of 480V and control wiring troubleshooting
Understands drives, servos, contactors, sensors
Can calibrate parison programming systems
Knows temperature control systems (zones, heaters, thermocouples)
Can perform full machine startup and warmup
Able to set, adjust, and optimize parison profiles
Troubleshoots weight variation and distribution issues
Adjusts cycle time and machine parameters for efficiency
Understands resin characteristics (HDPE, PP, LDPE, PCR, multi-layer)
Can perform container qualification (drop test, top load, capacity)
Performs full mechanical PM checks
Documents PM findings thoroughly
Conducts oil sampling and filter replacement
Services cooling and water systems
Performs head cleaning and extrusion PM
Completes maintenance logs and PM reports accurately
Diagnoses hydraulic pressure issues
Identifies extruder output or surging issues
Troubleshoots temperature zone or heater failures
Corrects parison programming faults
Fixes mold alignment and flash issues
Resolves trimmer and deflashing inconsistencies
Communicates clearly with operators & management
Maintains professional customer-facing behavior
Trains plant personnel effectively
Writes accurate service reports and recommendations
Works independently with minimal supervision
Willing to travel and support emergency service calls
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
Lockout/Tag out training
PLC basics course
Forklift or man-lift certification
Polymer processing or technical training (Paulson, Routsis)