Blow Mold Maintenance Technician
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- At least 2 years of thermoplastic processing experience is required.
- Candidates must have excellent problem-solving skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Candidates must be able to read and understand written English and communicate effectively in English.
- Candidates must be able to operate the specified equipment.
- Candidates must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, bend down, climb, lift up to 60 pounds, and frequently grasp, lift, and extend their hands and arms.
- Candidates must be available for overtime and weekend work when needed.
- Work with others in a positive and constructive manner.
- Monitor operations.
- Set up machines to approved processing parameters.
- Resolve daily production and technical processing issues and troubleshoot.
- Assist in training team members.
- Ensure manufactured products meet or exceed all quality requirements.
- Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards, policies, and procedures.
- Follow all safety procedures and policies.
- At least 4 years of related experience is preferred.
- Completion of an apprenticeship or other training program is preferred.
About the company
Parker Plastics is a custom blow molding company that makes plastic bottles and containers. It uses extrusion blow molding and re-heat and blow processes to produce PET, HDPE, LDPE, and polypropylene containers, all BPA-free. The company operates four large facilities in Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Maryland, and Nevada, and serves customers with tailored packaging solutions, high quality products, and strong customer service. Compared with competitors, Parker Plastics emphasizes customer-driven packaging solutions, a wide range of materials, and scale with multiple plants to meet client needs. The company's goal is to deliver reliable, quality packaging solutions while supporting growth, quality, and a positive workplace for its employees.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$120K
Headquarters
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Founded
1989
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Career postings on September 12, 2026 show active demand for a Hagerstown production supervisor.
- Migrate Mate listed six open roles on August 7, 2026, concentrated in operations and accounting.
- Four facilities across Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Maryland, and Nevada improve customer reach and shipping speed.
What critics are saying
- Public evidence is thin; Parker Plastics lacks visible news, funding, or product announcements.
- Open roles concentrated in manufacturing operations signal labor dependence and near-term production execution risk.
- A private, mid-sized packaging supplier faces existential customer-concentration pressure if one major contract leaves.
What makes Parker Plastics unique
- Four U.S. facilities support custom blow-molded bottles and containers.
- Processes include extrusion blow molding and re-heat blow molding across PET, HDPE, LDPE, polypropylene.
- Current hiring spans Hagerstown, Pleasant Prairie, and North Las Vegas, showing distributed manufacturing depth.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Tuition Reimbursement