Blow & Injection Mold Setup Technician

Pretium Packaging, L.L.C.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and 10 paid holidays

Job summary

Pretium Packaging, L.L.C. in Bethlehem, PA, seeks a process setup specialist for plastic extrusion and blow molding.

You will prepare, install, and calibrate molds and tooling, optimize process parameters, and collaborate across teams to meet quality and throughput targets—safely and reliably. With 3–5+ years in manufacturing and hands-on blow molding, you’ll troubleshoot mechanically, manage mold changes, and use CMMS MaintainX for maintenance records.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in manufacturing with hands-on blow molding experience.
• Sharp mechanical troubleshooting skills; adept with hand tools.
• Experience with CMMS and preventive maintenance scheduling (MaintainX preferred).
• Working knowledge of plastics/polymers and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute meticulous mold care: clean, polish, and lubricate molds, pins, locking rings, and cores to remove flash, plastic buildup, and debris.
• Lead mold installation, alignment, and removal; manage changeovers and accessory device swaps.
• Configure blow molding conditions—temperature profiles, parison programs, and blow pin settings.
• Resolve defects such as flash, thin walls, and uneven distribution to curb quality downtime.
• Adjust machine pressure and timing to meet specification and production speed goals.
• Inspect and weigh finished parts; apply precision measurement tools to verify specifications.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs and routine maintenance on tooling and machinery.
• Record production data, downtime, and material usage with accuracy and completeness.
• Train Maintenance and Setup teammates; be the technical resource others count on.
• Partner with Maintenance, Production, and Quality to boost uptime and process capability.
• Deliver thorough end-of-shift handoffs to Production and Scheduling; complete end-of-shift reports.
• Maintain maintenance logs and update equipment records in CMMS (MaintainX).
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Communicate clearly with peers and operations leadership when issues arise.
• Practice and promote LOTO, GMP, and PPE standards; model safe behaviors.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hand tools

Plastics knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Tools

CMMS MaintainX

Mold setup tools

Job description

Pretium Packaging, L.L.C. in Bethlehem, PA, seeks a process setup specialist for plastic extrusion and blow molding.

You will prepare, install, and calibrate molds and tooling, optimize process parameters, and collaborate across teams to meet quality and throughput targets—safely and reliably. With 3–5+ years in manufacturing and hands-on blow molding, you’ll troubleshoot mechanically, manage mold changes, and use CMMS MaintainX for maintenance records.