Blow Molding Tooling & Setup Technician

100Hires, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Day Shift at 100Hires, Inc. focuses on keeping blow molding operations running with precision. You’ll install, align, and change molds, set up temperature profiles and parison programs, and fine-tune pressures and timings to meet throughput.

You’ll troubleshoot quality issues, weigh finished parts with precision, and perform routine maintenance. We value hands-on mold care, CMMS usage (MaintainX preferred), teamwork, and safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Must have 3–5+ years in a manufacturing environment with blow molding machinery.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability and use of hand tools.
• Knowledge of plastics and polymers plus hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Comfort reading technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Experience with CMMS tools and preventive maintenance planning (MaintainX preferred).
• Proactive, independent with strong teamwork.
• Physically able to lift molds and perform bending, twisting, and climbing.
• Willingness to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed mold care: clean, polish, and lubricate molds, pins, locking rings, and cores to eliminate flash, plastic build-up, and debris.
• Install, align, and remove molds for production; execute efficient changeovers and swap accessory devices as needed.
• Set up blow molding equipment, including temperature profiles, parison programming, and blow pin adjustments.
• Troubleshoot production concerns such as flash, thin walls, and uneven distribution to minimize quality-related downtime.
• Adjust machine parameters—pressure, timing, and speeds—to meet specification and throughput targets.
• Inspect and weigh finished parts; use precision measuring instruments to verify conformance.
• Complete minor mechanical repairs and perform routine preventive maintenance on tooling and machinery.
• Capture production data, downtime events, and material usage with accuracy.
• Share expertise: coach and train Maintenance and Setup teammates to build capability across the crew.
• Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Production, and Quality to drive uptime and optimize process performance.
• Ensure a thorough end-of-shift handoff to Production and Scheduling; maintain and submit end-of-shift reports.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs and update asset histories in our CMMS (MaintainX).
• Assist with equipment installs, upgrades, and continuous process improvements.
• Communicate issues clearly and promptly with team members and operations leadership.
• Follow all safety requirements—LOTO, GMP, and PPE—and champion a culture of safety on the floor.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Blow molding machinery

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hand tools

Reading blueprints

CMMS maintenance planning

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Physical strength

Tools

MaintainX CMMS

Job description

Day-in-the-life on Day ShiftWhen the sun comes up, you’re on the floor making sure every mold, machine, and auxiliary system is dialed in for peak performance. At Pretium, we take pride in precision and safety—because the products we make touch lives. You’ll be the hands-on expert who keeps blow molding operations moving with confidence and consistency.Your ImpactFrom first article to final check, you prepare, install, and calibrate molds and tooling for plastic extrusion or injection blow molding machines. You resolve issues fast—tuning temperatures, pressures, timing, parison programming, and blow pin settings—so quality stays high and downtime stays low.What You’ll HandlePerform detailed mold care: clean, polish, and lubricate molds, pins, locking rings, and cores to eliminate flash, plastic build-up, and debris.Install, align, and remove molds for production; execute efficient changeovers and swap accessory devices as needed.Set up blow molding equipment, including temperature profiles, parison programming, and blow pin adjustments.Troubleshoot production concerns such as flash, thin walls, and uneven distribution to minimize quality-related downtime.Adjust machine parameters—pressure, timing, and speeds—to meet specification and throughput targets.Inspect and weigh finished parts; use precision measuring instruments to verify conformance.Complete minor mechanical repairs and perform routine preventive maintenance on tooling and machinery.Capture production data, downtime events, and material usage with accuracy.Share expertise: coach and train Maintenance and Setup teammates to build capability across the crew.Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Production, and Quality to drive uptime and optimize process performance.Ensure a thorough end-of-shift handoff to Production and Scheduling; maintain and submit end-of-shift reports.Maintain detailed maintenance logs and update asset histories in our CMMS (MaintainX).Assist with equipment installs, upgrades, and continuous process improvements.Communicate issues clearly and promptly with team members and operations leadership.Follow all safety requirements—LOTO, GMP, and PPE—and champion a culture of safety on the floor.What You Bring3–5+ years in a manufacturing environment working with blow molding machinery.Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability and skilled use of hand tools.Knowledge of plastics and polymers plus hydraulic and pneumatic systems.Comfort reading technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics; keen eye for defects and precision settings.Experience with CMMS tools and preventive maintenance planning (MaintainX preferred).A proactive, independent approach with strong teamwork skills.Physically able to lift molds and perform bending, twisting, and climbing as required.Willingness to work overtime when needed.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive pay with overtime opportunities—up to $33.50/hr depending on experience.Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.401(k) with company match.Paid time off plus 10 paid holidays each year.A supportive team where your craftsmanship and ideas matter.Tools & TechnologiesInjection Molding MachineBlow Molding MachinePreferred ProficienciesPlastic Extrusion ExperienceTool/Die/Mold Setup ExperienceYou’ll also be responsible for food safety, food quality, and site safety.Ready to join us? Send your resume and help us keep our machines—and our mission—running strong.Day ShiftOur culture blends craftsmanship with problem-solving to deliver quality for our customers.We are an equal opportunity employer.