Blow & Injection Molding Technician — Fast-Paced Packaging

Torrey Holistics; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Referral bonus

Professional growth

Shift differential

Job summary

Pretium Packaging in Aurora, IL is hiring a production operator to power up equipment, verify machine set points, and run extrusion and molding lines. You will help maintain product quality and safety across multiple assets while documenting data and supporting continuous improvement.

We offer competitive pay starting at 18/hour with shift differential, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with plastic molding machinery preferred.
• Working knowledge of plastics manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude; training with packaging, plastics, and printing equipment.
• Attention to detail, dexterity, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Clear, effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Power up production equipment and validate machine set points for accuracy.
• Run a range of assets: extrusion blow mold, extrusion machine, injection blow mold, injection mold, label, pad printer, silk-screen.
• Maintain machines: clean filters, perform minor maintenance, monitor purging.
• Document problems, root causes, and fixes; record production/quality data.
• Close out each production run with complete, accurate paperwork; maintain a clean, safe area.
• Coach Technician Operators, cover breaks and lunches, and support special projects.

Skills

Machine operation

Plastics knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pretium Packaging in Aurora, IL is hiring a production operator to power up equipment, verify machine set points, and run extrusion and molding lines. You will help maintain product quality and safety across multiple assets while documenting data and supporting continuous improvement.

We offer competitive pay starting at 18/hour with shift differential, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.