Injection & Blow Molding Machine Programmer at Semco Tank Holding – St. Louis, Missouri

Injection & Blow Molding Machine Programmer

Company Overview

Semco-Tank Holding Corporation has become the market leader and manufacturer of rotationally molded poly and welded steel bulk storage and material handling products in North America. Tank is growing rapidly and is always working to expand its capabilities and diversify product offerings consistent with the company values of growth and service to its customers.

Position Summary

We are looking for an Injection & Blow Molding Machine Programmer to join our team at Semco Tank Holding. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining machine control programs for injection molding and blow molding equipment used in manufacturing operations. This role focuses on creating and establishing machine operating programs that control the functions, sequences, and operational parameters of molding machines.

The Programmer works closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to support machine installations, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position ensures machines are properly programmed to operate safely, reliably, and efficiently within the production environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Machine Programming

• Develop and implement machine control programs for injection molding and blow molding equipment.
• Establish and configure machine operating parameters and functional sequences required for proper equipment operation.
• Create, modify, and maintain machine programs to support production requirements and equipment performance.
• Ensure machine programs are properly stored, documented, and backed up.

Equipment Integration & Setup

• Support installation and startup of new injection molding and blow molding machines.
• Configure and test machine programs during equipment commissioning.
• Work with engineering and maintenance teams to integrate machines with auxiliary equipment and plant systems.
• Assist with machine configuration during mold installations or equipment modifications.

Program Maintenance & Improvements

• Modify machine programs to improve reliability, performance, and operational efficiency.
• Update machine programming to support equipment upgrades or process improvements.
• Evaluate machine performance and recommend programming improvements when necessary.

Troubleshooting and Support

• Diagnose and resolve machine programming or control issues affecting equipment operation.
• Support maintenance and production teams during machine downtime related to programming or control systems.
• Assist in identifying root causes of machine malfunctions related to programming or control logic.

Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of machine programs, revisions, and configuration settings.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to machine programming, setup procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Ensure proper version control and backup of machine programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or bachelors degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with industrial machinery, preferably injection molding or blow molding equipment.
• Experience developing or modifying machine control programs preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with injection molding or blow molding equipment.
• Experience with industrial automation or machine control systems.
• Experience supporting equipment installation and machine startup in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasional, represents 1 to 33% or 1-2 hours of an 8-hour workday.

Frequently, represents 34 to 66% or 2 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours of an 8-hour workday.

Regularly, represents 67 to 100% or 6 to 8 hours of an 8-hour workday.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. The vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside.

AAP/EEO Statement

Tank Holding provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, sexual or affectional orientation, marital or veteran status, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status regarding public assistance or any characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.