Injection/Blow Molding Process 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

Build quality at the source

Imagine walking onto the production floor on Day Shift and taking a line from idle to in-spec in minutes. At Pretium, your craftsmanship and problem-solving ensure every mold change, setup, and adjustment translates into safe, high-quality products that make a difference.

What you’ll achieve

As the process setup specialist for plastic extrusion and injection blow molding, you’ll prepare, install, and calibrate molds and tooling; optimize process parameters; and collaborate across teams so production hits quality and throughput targets—safely and reliably.

Core 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.

What sets you up for success

• 3–5+ years in manufacturing with hands-on blow molding experience.


• Sharp mechanical troubleshooting skills; adept with hand tools.


• Working knowledge of plastics/polymers and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.


• Fluent with manuals, blueprints, and schematics; vigilant about quality and precision.


• Experience with CMMS and preventive maintenance scheduling (MaintainX preferred).


• Self-directed, collaborative, and proactive.


• Comfort with physical work: lifting molds; bending, twisting, and climbing.


• Willing to work overtime when needed.

Rewards & growth

• Competitive pay up to $33.50/hr DOE, plus overtime opportunities.


• Health, dental, and vision insurance.


• 401(k) with company match.


• PTO and 10 paid holidays per year.


• A team that values your input and celebrates craftsmanship.

Equipment you’ll run

• Injection Molding Machine


• Blow Molding Machine

Preferred background

• Plastic Extrusion Experience


• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience

In this role, you are accountable for food safety, food quality, and site safety.

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