KIK Consumer Products · 1 day ago
Blow Mold Technician - 3rd Shift
Salem, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$25.75/hr - $26.75/hr
2+ years expKIK Consumer Products is one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, committed to providing high-quality products that help maintain health and cleanliness. The Blow Mold Technician will oversee daily blow molding operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and team performance while operating and maintaining blow mold machinery.
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Responsibilities
Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot blow molding equipment, including cold starts, routine production, and issue resolution to minimize downtime and ensure containers meet quality specifications
Perform daily equipment setups and bottle size changeovers on assigned blow molders and related equipment, including bag/debag tables, cooling beds, and trimmers
Access, interpret, and adjust Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and machine programming, making profile and parameter changes to maintain quality, efficiency, and consistency
Conduct routine quality inspections and complete all required production, quality control, and compliance documentation for assigned lines
Collaborate with production and support teams to optimize process flow, communicate process changes, and assist with training and knowledge transfer as needed
Perform basic preventive maintenance and troubleshooting while adhering to all safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), company policies, and hazardous materials procedures
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area, ensuring proper handling and disposal of waste materials
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
2 or more years of experience operating production equipment within a plastics manufacturing environment, such as blow molding, injection molding, extrusion, or thermoforming
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, including following written and verbal work instructions
Demonstrated experience with machine startups, mold changes, and programmable parison head adjustments
Working knowledge of material compounding, mixing, and grinder operation
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and adapt in a fast-paced production environment
Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or shift changes as business needs require
Ability to stand for up to 12 hours per shift
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
Frequent bending, twisting, and climbing
Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Preferred
Experience with Uniloy blow molding machines
Prior people leadership or lead operator experience
Benefits
Health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Retirement savings options including employer match
Education Assistance
Company
KIK Consumer Products
At KIK Consumer Products, we bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families, the cleanliness of their homes and pools.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-06-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Jared Knudson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Sload
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-09-24
2023-12-20
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