Blow Molding and Injection Molding Equipment Technician

Pretium Packaging - USA; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus up to $3,000

Career development opportunities

Inclusive, collaborative team

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Pretium Packaging in Illinois is seeking a production operator to start up and monitor plastic molding lines on the production floor. You will confirm machine set points, bring lines online, inspect parts, and document production and quality data.

You’ll perform minor maintenance, purge operations, and ensure materials and labels match part numbers for each run. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and experience with plastic molding machinery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with plastic molding machinery preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Start up production machines and verify set points.
• Monitor operations, clean filters, perform minor maintenance.
• Confirm materials, sleeves, boxes, and labels by part number.
• Record production and quality data; document issues and solutions.
• Support and train Operator Technicians; uphold safety standards.
• Provide coverage for breaks and related duties.

Skills

Machine setup & adjustments

Attention to detail

Reading technical drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Safety conscious

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Extrusion blow molding equipment

Injection molding equipment

Labeling systems

Pad printing & silk-screen

Job description

Join Pretium PackagingAt Pretium Packaging, we design and produce inventive packaging for many industries. Our teams put quality, service, and continuous improvement at the center of everything we do, and we’re proud of a collaborative culture that helps people grow while advancing sustainable practices.A Day in This RoleYou’ll step onto the production floor ready to launch and oversee sophisticated plastics equipment. You confirm machine set points, bring lines online, and keep watch over performance—cleaning filters, making minor adjustments, and ensuring everything runs to spec. Throughout your shift, you’ll sample and inspect parts, fine-tune the process when issues arise, and document what you did and why. When maintenance wraps up, you’ll restart the line, verify materials and labels by part number, and close out the run with accurate production and quality records.What You’ll OperateExtrusion blow mold and extrusion machinesInjection blow mold and injection mold equipmentLabeling, pad printing, and silk-screen systemsYour Core ResponsibilitiesWork safely and follow all company safety policies and practices.Start up production machines and verify machine set points are accurate.Monitor operations; clean filters, perform minor maintenance, and manage purging.Confirm sleeves, boxes, labels, and materials match by part number for each run.Maintain M.O. Weight and Process Check Sheets.Conduct in-process quality checks and compare samples to specifications.Troubleshoot line issues and make proper machine adjustments.Notify your supervisor when repairs are needed and restart equipment after service.Document problems, root causes, and solutions; record production and quality data (manual/data collector) and close out the run.Keep your area clean and organized; uphold safety and housekeeping standards.Support and train Technician Operators; be a strong team contributor.Provide coverage for breaks and lunches.Pitch in on related duties and special projects as required.What You BringHigh school diploma or equivalent.Experience with plastic molding machinery preferred.Knowledge of plastics manufacturing processes and related equipment.Mechanical aptitude; technical exposure to packaging, plastics, and printing machinery.Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.Strong hand–eye coordination and attention to detail.Comfort working in a fast-paced production setting.Solid problem-solving abilities and clear written/verbal communication.Pay, Perks, and GrowthFull-time, direct hireStarting pay: $18/hr plus shift differential payCompetitive salary and benefitsReferral bonus up to $3,000Career development and advancement opportunitiesInclusive, collaborative team environment“Responsible for food safety, food quality and site safety.”