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Posted August 22, 2026

Blow Mold Machine Operator

Randstad
Woodridge, IL, US Full Time
40000USD - 52000USD per year

Job Description

Job Description
Salary: $40k - 52k per year + none
Reference: AB_5024620

Hiring Now! 2nd & 3rd Shift Blow Mold Machine Operator – Direct Hire – Woodridge, ILBlow Mold Machine Operator

(Operate, set up, adjust, and troubleshoot blow molding equipment in a plastics manufacturing environment.)

Location: Woodridge, IL⏰ Shift: 2nd & 3rd Shift Pay: Competitive, based on experience Industry: Plastics / Packaging Manufacturing

Role Summary

Randstad USA is seeking experienced Blow Mold Machine Operators for direct hire opportunities in Woodridge, IL. We are looking for operators who can independently run blow molding equipment, complete changeovers, make process adjustments, troubleshoot production issues, and maintain quality.Qualifications

  • Previous blow molding machine experience required
  • Experience with extrusion blow molding strongly preferred
  • Machine setup and changeover experience
  • Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues
  • strong mechanical aptitude
  • Experience working with plastic resins such as HDPE, LDPE, PP, PET, PETG, or PVC preferred
  • Experience with Bekum, Uniloy, Graham, Fischer, Sterling, or similar equipment is a plus
  • Available for 2nd or 3rd shift
Compensation & Benefits
  • Direct Hire
  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Benefits available
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Long-term growth and training opportunities

Interested? Reply with your blow molding experience, preferred shift, and desired hourly pay.ZPMLSTCM

salary: $40,000 - $52,000 per year
shift: Second
work hours: 4 PM - 12 AM
education: High School

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate blow molding machines
  • Perform machine startups, shutdowns, and changeovers
  • Complete mold and tooling changes
  • Monitor and adjust temperatures, pressures, speeds, cooling, and cycle times
  • Troubleshoot machine and product quality issues
  • Identify defects and make appropriate process adjustments
  • Monitor material and resin flow
  • Perform minor mechanical adjustments and basic troubleshooting
  • Inspect finished products for quality and consistency
  • Document production, scrap, and downtime
  • Follow all safety and quality procedures

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The essential functions of this role include:
  • working in a smoke free environment
  • wearing steel toe shoes
  • working in a non-temperature controlled environment
  • manual lifting up to 50lbs
  • standing for 10 hours at one time
  • working up to 10 hrs of overtime per week

  • Skills
  • Bekum
  • Uniloy
  • Graham
  • Fischer
  • Sterling
  • Blow Molding
  • Mold Changes
  • Temperature Control
  • Pressure Adjustment
  • HDPE
  • LDPE
  • PP
  • PET

  • Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 3 years
  • Experience level: Experienced

  • Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.



    Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

    This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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