Injection Mold Support Technician

Pretium Packaging; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a Mold Changeover Technician to support 12-hour production. You’ll clean, organize, and stage molds, remove contaminants, and enable rapid, reliable changeovers while upholding 5S standards.

You’ll collaborate with Set-up Techs, Maintenance, and Production to keep uptime high and scrap low. Required experience includes plastic extrusion, mold repair, and setup across injection, blow, and tool/die/mold operations.

Qualifications

• Plastic extrusion experience.
• Tool/die/mold repair skills.
• Injection molding experience.
• Blow molding experience.
• Tool/die/mold setup experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean molds after production runs and before storage.
• Remove resin, debris, and other contaminants using approved methods.
• Keep the mold room organized and track mold locations and inventory.
• Transport molds to and from production safely.
• Inspect molds for wear or damage and report issues.
• Prep molds and related gear to support rapid, reliable changeovers.
• Maintain a spotless workspace that meets 5S standards.
• Follow lockout/tagout and safe material handling practices.
• Assist with setup and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Manage cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment so nothing stalls the shift.

Skills

Mold changeovers

Mold repair

Injection molding

Blow molding

Tool/die setup

Job description

Make Every Changeover Seamless

When the line starts at 6:00 AM, you're already a step ahead-molds are clean, organized, and staged for fast changeovers. You collaborate with Set-up Techs, Maintenance, and Production so nothing slows the run. Your work keeps uptime high and scrap low.

Schedule

• 12-hour days: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• C Shift (2-2-3 pattern)
• Week 1: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

What Your Day Looks Like

• Clean molds after production runs and before storage so they're ready for the next setup.
• Remove resin, debris, and other contaminants using approved methods and tools.
• Keep the mold room in order-label, store, and track mold locations and inventory accurately.
• Transport molds to and from production safely using the proper equipment.
• Inspect for visible wear or damage and immediately communicate issues to supervisors or maintenance.
• Prep molds and related gear to support rapid, reliable changeovers.
• Maintain a spotless, organized workspace that meets 5S standards.
• Follow lockout/tagout and safe material handling every time.
• Pitch in with basic support tasks for setup and maintenance teams.
• Manage cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment so nothing stalls the shift.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout a 12-hour shift.
• Lift up to 50 lbs safely.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.

Why Your Role Matters

By keeping molds clean, organized, and available, you reduce downtime and help the entire operation run at peak performance.

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Your Background

• Plastic extrusion experience
• Tool/die/mold repair skills
• Injection molding experience
• Blow molding experience
• Tool/die/mold setup experience