Process Technician

Description

Job Summary: A professional to monitor, adjust, and optimize HDPE drum blow molding processes, parameterize machines, and diagnose issues—contributing to continuous improvement. Key Highlights: 1. Optimization of blow molding processes and machine parameterization. 2. Diagnosis and resolution of process issues and product defects. 3. Collaboration with Quality, Production, and Maintenance departments for continuous improvement. **MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:** \-Technical education in Plastics Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Chemistry, or related fields. **PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:** \-Practical experience with blow molding processes (extrusion-blow and/or injection-blow); \-Applied knowledge of blow molding machine parameterization, process development, and interaction with blow molding equipment; \-Understanding of HDPE and its rheological behavior during blow or injection molding transformation; \-Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and process specifications; \-Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Production, Mechanical, Chemical, Mechatronics, or related fields); \-Experience with plasma surface treatment; \-Experience in industrial drum production; \-Experience with SPC (Statistical Process Control) and Process FMEA; \-Participation in validation projects for new molds, products, or processes; \-Familiarity with technical and regulatory standards applicable to packaging—especially for chemical transportation. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** \-Monitor, adjust, and optimize HDPE and other thermoplastic drum blow molding processes; \-Perform blow molding machine parameterization, including: extrusion temperatures, blow times and pressures, wall thickness control, and parison programming; \-Ensure correct application of plasma surface treatment; \-Diagnose and resolve process issues and product defects, and define robust action plans addressing root causes; \-Support validation of new products, molds, and processes; \-Collaborate with Quality, Production, and Maintenance departments to drive continuous improvement; \-Develop, standardize, and maintain process instructions, operational parameters, and technical reports; \-Monitor and analyze process indicators (scrap rate, efficiency, stability); \-Provide and deliver technical training to operators when required. Benefits: * Medical assistance * Dental assistance * Fuel allowance * Education allowance * Free parking * Profit-sharing program * Private pension plan * Life insurance * Meal voucher Work Location: On-site