Field Service Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off

• Familiar with Uniloy / Bekum / Kautex / Magic / R&B systems
• Can read hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic schematics
• Understands machine safety systems and LOTO
• Knows polymer melt behavior, shear, and die swell
• Understands single-layer and multi-layer extrusion heads

• Clamp teardown, rebuild, and alignment
• Extruder teardown and inspection (screw/barrel)
• Ability to install new screws & barrels
• Gearbox inspection and oil service
• Head teardown, cleaning, reassembly
• Die gap adjustment & head centering
• Hydraulic troubleshooting (valves, manifolds, pumps)
• Mold installation and alignment
• Trimmer setup, timing, and rebuild knowledge
• Diagnoses mechanical failures effective

• Understands Allen-Bradley PLC fundamentals
• Able to trace faults in ladder logic / I/O
• Capable of 480V and control wiring troubleshooting
• Understands drives, servos, contactors, sensors
• Can calibrate parison programming systems
• Knows temperature control systems (zones, heaters, thermocouples)

• Can perform full machine startup and warmup
• Able to set, adjust, and optimize parison profiles
• Troubleshoots weight variation and distribution issues
• Adjusts cycle time and machine parameters for efficiency
• Understands resin characteristics (HDPE, PP, LDPE, PCR, multi-layer)
• Can perform container qualification (drop test, top load, capacity)

• Performs full mechanical PM checks
• Documents PM findings thoroughly
• Conducts oil sampling and filter replacement
• Services cooling and water systems
• Performs head cleaning and extrusion PM
• Completes maintenance logs and PM reports accurately

• Diagnoses hydraulic pressure issues
• Identifies extruder output or surging issues
• Troubleshoots temperature zone or heater failures
• Corrects parison programming faults
• Fixes mold alignment and flash issues
• Resolves trimmer and deflashing inconsistencies

• Communicates clearly with operators & management
• Maintains professional customer-facing behavior
• Trains plant personnel effectively
• Writes accurate service reports and recommendations
• Works independently with minimal supervision
• Willing to travel and support emergency service calls

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Lockout/Tag out training
• PLC basics course
• Forklift or man-lift certification
• Polymer processing or technical training (Paulson, Routsis)