Pay: $28.00–$34.00 per hour + shift differential

Additional Compensation: Shift Differential Included, $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (ask your recruiter for details)

Schedule: 2nd Shift (overtime may be required based on business needs)

About the Role

Make an impact every day at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. At our Rochester, NY manufacturing campus, you will help produce trusted Nalgene® laboratory products used by scientists, healthcare professionals, and researchers around the world.

As an Extrusion Blow Molding Process Technician, you will play a critical role in producing high-quality laboratory plastic products by setting up, troubleshooting, optimizing, operating, and maintaining extrusion blow molding (EBM) equipment. This role is ideal for an experienced plastics manufacturing professional who enjoys solving technical challenges, improving manufacturing processes, and working with advanced production equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and start extrusion blow molding (EBM) machines according to production schedules.
• Perform mold changes, tooling changeovers, and equipment setup safely and efficiently.
• Install and align molds, tooling, and machine components to ensure optimal production performance.
• Adjust machine parameters including temperatures, blow pressure, cycle times, parison settings, and other processing variables to optimize quality and productivity.
• Monitor machine performance and make process adjustments to maintain consistent production and product quality.
• Troubleshoot molding, tooling, material, and process issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on extrusion blow molding equipment, molds, tooling, and associated production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and support secondary manufacturing equipment including leak testers, sealers, reamers, conveyors, and related downstream equipment.
• Perform first-piece inspections and support ongoing product quality verification.
• Maintain accurate setup, production, maintenance, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, automation, engineering, and quality teams to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing performance.
• Follow all safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and operational excellence.

Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing environment supporting the production of laboratory plastic products.

• Requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the shift.
• Includes handling molds and tooling with appropriate lifting assistance when needed.
• Employees work around extrusion blow molding equipment and secondary manufacturing equipment in an active production environment.
• Exposure to machine noise, elevated temperatures, and moving equipment.
• Overtime may be required based on business needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience setting up, operating, or troubleshooting extrusion blow molding equipment (preferred) or injection molding equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience performing mold changes, machine setups, and process adjustments.
• Ability to optimize machine processing parameters to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of extrusion blow molding (EBM) process technician experience.
• Candidates with injection molding setup or process technician experience who are interested in learning extrusion blow molding are encouraged to apply.
• Experience processing engineering plastics and resins including HDPE, LDPE, PP, PMP, FEP, and PFA.
• Experience with extrusion blow molding equipment such as Bekum, Davis-Standard, Kautex, Milacron, Graham, or Plastiblow.
• Experience troubleshooting secondary manufacturing equipment or automated production systems.
• Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, or vision inspection systems is a plus.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.

What Makes You Successful

• Enjoys troubleshooting complex manufacturing and processing challenges.
• Takes pride in producing high-quality products.
• Is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Works collaboratively across production, maintenance, engineering, automation, and quality teams.
• Communicates effectively and maintains accurate documentation.
• Thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys learning new technologies.

Why Thermo Fisher

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you join a global organization dedicated to innovation, quality, and making a meaningful impact on the world while helping manufacture products that support scientific discovery, improve healthcare, and advance research globally.

We Offer:

• $34.00–$40.00 per hour
• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Additional shift differential for 2nd Shift
• Annual performance bonus
• Annual merit increases
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on Day 1
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Career development and advancement opportunities across Thermo Fisher Scientific
• A collaborative, safety-focused culture where your contributions matter

If you are ready to apply your plastics manufacturing expertise with an industry leader and help produce laboratory products that support science, healthcare, and research worldwide, we encourage you to apply for the Extrusion Blow Molding Process Technician – 2nd Shift opportunity in Rochester, NY.

Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person