Plastic Technician - Die Setter (Blowmould)

Company Description

Our Pact Packaging division is pioneering a whole of product life cycle approach to sustainable packaging. Partnering with global brands to local dairy producers, we integrate supply chain efficiencies and sustainable practices into everything we design and manufacture.

Job Description

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Install and set up blowmould machines, including loading moulds, adjusting clamps, and ensuring proper alignment.
• Configure machine parameters such as temperature, pressure, and cycle time to meet product specifications.
• Install and secure moulds into the blowmould machine.
• Ensure that moulds are correctly aligned and properly fastened to prevent production issues and damage to equipment.
• Monitor machine operation during the production run to identify and address issues such as defects, misalignment, or equipment malfunctions.
• Adjust machine settings, such as blowmould speed and pressure, temperature, and cooling time, as needed to maintain product quality.
• Identify and troubleshoot problems with moulds, machines, and production processes.
• Take corrective actions to resolve issues promptly and minimize production downtime.
• Perform routine maintenance on blowmould machines and moulds, including cleaning, lubrication.
• Inspect finished products for quality and conformity to specifications.
• Maintain records of machine settings, adjustments, and production data.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Safety as your Number 1 Priority.
• 3 years Previous experience as a Blowmould die setter/fitter or Mechanical knowledge in Setting manufacturing machinery.
• Knowledge of blowmoulding machines, moulds, and related equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot and perform basic repairs.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality products.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with production teams and engineers.

Additional Information

• Hamilton site
• This is a permanent full-time role. 
• Days of work required: Monday to Friday:  40 hours per week – (8 hour shift) Rotating shift
• The base hourly rate for this role is between $30.00 to $40.00 per hour – depending on experience. (1.5 / 2.O OT rate)