Injection Molding Process Setup Technician

Pretium Packaging; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 37,195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Career growth

Training & development

Safety culture

Job summary

Pretium Packaging is seeking a process setup technician to bring injection molding cells online, adjust parameters, and keep production running smoothly. You will review startup variances, document tweaks, and ensure quality control.

You’ll perform changeovers, basic troubleshooting, and routine maintenance while adhering to food safety, GMP, and site safety standards. A 12-hour shift may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years in manufacturing or production preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting ability.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust injection molding equipment to hit production targets and quality standards.
• Execute changeovers and start-ups; perform basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
• Review prior-shift logs and machine conditions to ensure seamless handoffs.
• Complete routine equipment adjustments; escalate mechanical issues promptly.
• Conduct in-process quality checks, identify defects, and document all process changes.
• Maintain material levels and keep a clean, safe workspace.
• Follow PPE rules and participate in safety initiatives.
• Support overtime, shutdowns, and special projects; attend required meetings.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Shape what’s next in plastics manufacturing

You start your shift by checking in with the previous team, reviewing machine performance, and planning the day’s changeovers. As the go‑to process setup technician, you bring injection molding cells online, fine‑tune parameters, and keep production humming. You notice a minor variance on startup, make a precise adjustment, and the line is back at spec. You document the tweak, verify quality, and move on to the next challenge—because keeping equipment optimized is your craft.

What you’ll do in a typical day

• Operate, monitor, and adjust injection molding equipment to hit production targets and quality standards
• Execute changeovers and start‑ups; perform basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance
• Review prior‑shift logs and machine conditions to ensure seamless handoffs
• Complete routine equipment adjustments; escalation mechanical issues promptly
• Conduct in‑process quality checks, identify defects, and document all process changes
• Maintain material levels and sustain an orderly, debris‑free workspace
• Champion safety: follow PPE rules, report hazards, and join safety initiatives
• Support overtime, shutdowns, and special projects; attend required meetings and trainings

Food safety and quality

• Verify activities to maintain food safety, GMP, and quality requirements
• Restore product‑contact surfaces to sanitary condition after maintenance or production
• Complete all food safety and quality documentation accurately and on time
• Immediately report any food safety, quality, or process concerns

Responsible for food safety, food quality, and site safety.

What we offer

• Full‑Time, Direct Hire Position
• Competitive Pay – Up to $33.50 based on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Team‑Oriented, Safety‑Focused Culture

What you’ll bring

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 1–2 years in manufacturing, machine operation, or production preferred
• Mechanical aptitude with solid troubleshooting ability; basic computer skills
• Comfort following written procedures, specs, and work instructions
• Plastics or packaging experience, and prior machine set‑ups/changeovers (preferred)
• Success working in fast‑paced, team‑based environments

Physical demands

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Stand and walk on concrete for extended periods
• Bend, stoop, twist, reach, push, and pull throughout the shift
• Use hands to handle tools, equipment, and materials
• Ability to work a 12‑hour shift schedule
• Close vision for inspections and quality checks

Where you’ll work

Our Manufacturing Environment Includes

• Production machinery and moving equipment
• Moderate to high noise (hearing protection required)
• Typical temperature variations found in manufacturing
• Exposure to plastics manufacturing processes

Safety leads everything we do. Every teammate follows company safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Grow with Pretium Packaging

Join a team that values safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. We invest in people and provide pathways for long‑term careers in a stable, growing company. Create packaging solutions used across North America—and build a career you’re proud of.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pretium Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.