Blow Molding Setup/Mechanic/Maintenance !

Job Title: Blow Mold Setup Mechanic/Maintenance Tech

Employment Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday 1st or 2nd shift (your choice!)

Location: 100% on-site in Miami, FL  | OPEN TO RELO

Position Summary

A growing plastics manufacturing operation is seeking a skilled Extrusion Blow Mold Setup Mechanic/trainee to join the production team. This is a fully hands-on role focused on machine setups, mold changes, troubleshooting, and maintaining efficient equipment performance on the production floor.

This position is ideal for someone with deep blow molding experience who thrives in a high-impact, floor-driven role and can be relied on to keep production running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust extrusion blow molding machines (Uniloy / Bekum) - will consider a strong operator
• Perform mold changes, startups, and die head adjustments
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic PLC-related issues
• Adjust parison programming, temperatures, and cycle times
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime
• Support overall production efficiency and product quality

Qualifications

• Previous Uniloy or Bekum extrusion blow molding experience
  
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Hands-on experience with mold setup and changeovers - will consider a strong operator 
• Ability to work independently in a production environment
• Bilingual in Spanish/English

Compensation & Schedule

• up to $45/hour + OT -- can average $75,000-$100,000/year DOE!!!
• Production-based bonus potential
• 1st or 2nd shift (you choose)

Benefits & Perks

• Production-based bonus structure
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing company
• Hands-on leadership team with minimal micromanagement

Why Join This Team

This is a high-impact role where you’ll be trusted to take ownership of your machines and directly influence production output. You’ll spend your time on the floor solving real problems—not sitting in meetings. The team is tight-knit, leadership is supportive but hands-off, and your expertise will be valued from day one.