Maintenance Technician - Injection Mold

Pretium Packaging, L.L.C.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with overtime

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis­

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pretium Packaging, L.L.C. is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician for the night shift to keep production lines running smoothly and safely.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain blow molders, conveyors, and automated systems, ensuring high uptime and safety compliance. You will work with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime, document maintenance activities, and participate in continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and industrial automation systems.
• Proficient in reading technical manuals, blueprints and schematics.
• Experienced in machine shop tools such as mills, lathes, grinders, welding, etc.
• Familiarity with CMMS software and preventive maintenance scheduling.
• Proactive mindset and the ability to work independently or with a team.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on all manufacturing equipment, including blow molders (EBM, SBM) machines, conveyors, packers, and automated systems.
• Handle situations requiring adaptation of response or extensive research.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues using tools such as hand and power tools and PLC interfaces.
• Provide technical expertise and training to maintenance team members to enhance their skills.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and optimize machine performance.
• Ensure proper hand-off between shifts daily/nightly.
• Maintain end-of-shift reports and logs for maintenance.
• Keep CMMS equipment records up to date.
• Assist in equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Communicate issues effectively to team members and operations.
• Follow safety protocols including LOTO, GMP, and PPE.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC & VFDs

Electrical systems

Mechanical skills

CMMS familiarity

Reading manuals & schematics

Machine shop tools

Proactive mindset

Overtime willingness

Tools

MaintainX CMMS

Job description

Our Mission

Pretium is dedicated to keeping production running at its best—because every product we make impacts lives. Our team believes in precision, safety, and innovation, ensuring that every machine, process, and system operates at peak performance. We take pride in a culture where craftsmanship meets problem-solving, and where every team member plays a vital role in delivering quality to our customers.

Night Shift: 7pm-7am / 2-2-3 Schedule

Our Mission

Pretium is dedicated to keeping production running at its best—because every product we make impacts lives. Our team believes in precision, safety, and innovation, ensuring that every machine, process, and system operates at peak performance. We take pride in a culture where craftsmanship meets problem-solving, and where every team member plays a vital role in delivering quality to our customers.

The Impact You'll Make

As a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician, you’ll be the go-to expert for keeping our production lines humming. Your work will directly prevent costly downtime, improve efficiency, and ensure our products meet the highest standards. From troubleshooting complex machinery to implementing preventive maintenance programs, you’ll be the backbone of our manufacturing success.

What You'll Do

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on all manufacturing equipment, including blow molders (EBM,SBM) machines, conveyors, packers, and automated systems.


• Handle situations which may require adaptation of response or extensive research. may require advanced problem solving.


• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues using tools such as all types of hand and power tools including multimeters, PLC interfaces, etc.


• Provide technical expertise and training to maintenance team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.


• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and optimize machine performance.


• Ensure that proper hand-off between shifts is conducted daily/nightly.


• Ensure end of shift reports are maintained and properly filled out.


• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and update equipment records in our CMMS (MaintainX).


• Assist in equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvements.


• Able to effectively communicate issues to not only other team members but as well as to operational team.


• Follow all safety protocols including LOTO, GMP, and PPE policies and contribute to a culture of workplace safety.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.


• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, and control systems.


• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and industrial automation systems.


• Proficient in reading technical manuals, blueprints and schematics.


• Experienced in and around machine shop tools and fabrication tools including but not limited to Mills, Lathes, Grinders, Welding, etc.


• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.


• Familiarity with CMMS software and preventive maintenance scheduling.


• A proactive mindset and the ability to work independently and or as part of a team.


• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• 401(k) with company match.


• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays annually.

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

You Should Be Proficient In

• Plastic Extrusion Experience


• Injection Molding Experience


• Blow Molding Experience