Plastic Machinery Operator – Growth & Shift Pay

Pretium Packaging, L.L.C.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus: up to $3000

Competitive Salary

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Pretium Packaging, L.L.C. is seeking multiple Machine Operators to join our Aurora, IL manufacturing team. You will set up and run production machines, monitor performance, perform routine maintenance, and inspect finished products for quality.

This role requires attention to detail, safety adherence, and teamwork to meet production goals. Starting pay is $18 per hour with shift differential. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and a referral bonus up to $3000, with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience operating plastic molding machines preferred.
• Strong understanding of plastic manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Mechanical training/aptitude and technical training on packaging, plastics and printing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Start up production machines; periodically check to insure machine set points are accurate.
• Operate various production machines (extrusion blow mold, extrusion machine, injection blow mold, injection mold, label, pad printer, silk-screen).
• Ensure proper operation of machines; clean filters, perform minor maintenance, and monitor while purging.
• Insure proper sleeves, boxes, labels and materials are used for the line running (verify by part numbers).
• Maintains M.O. Weight and Process Check Sheets.
• Conduct quality inspections while line is running; check samples for compliance to specifications.
• Respond to problems on the line making proper adjustments to machines.
• Notify supervisor when repairs and maintenance are required.
• Re-start machines after maintenance is completed.
• Prepare paperwork/documentation on problems, cause and solutions.
• Record production and/or quality data (manual/data collector). Close out production run.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Excellent communication

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Read drawings

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Plastic molding machines

Job description

Pretium Packaging, L.L.C. is seeking multiple Machine Operators to join our Aurora, IL manufacturing team. You will set up and run production machines, monitor performance, perform routine maintenance, and inspect finished products for quality.

This role requires attention to detail, safety adherence, and teamwork to meet production goals. Starting pay is $18 per hour with shift differential. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and a referral bonus up to $3000, with opportunities for growth