Plastics Mold Changeover and Maintenance Specialist

Pretium Packaging, L.L.C.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Pretium Packaging, L.L.C. is seeking a Blow Molding Setup Technician for the Day Shift in Bethlehem, PA. You will prepare, install, and calibrate molds and tooling for extrusion and blow molding machines to keep quality high and downtime low.

The role requires 3–5+ years of manufacturing with blow molding, mechanical troubleshooting, reading blueprints, and CMMS knowledge (MaintainX preferred). You will document data, coach teammates, and coordinate with Maintenance, Production, and Quality to

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in manufacturing with blow molding experience.
• Mechanical troubleshooting strengths with hand tools.
• Able to read manuals, blueprints, and schematics; detect quality flaws.

Responsibilities

• Own mold maintenance: clean, polish, lubricate molds and components.
• Lead mold installs, alignment, and changeovers for production starts.
• Configure blow molding parameters: temperatures, parison programming, and pin settings.
• Diagnose defects and correct them quickly (flash, thin walls, uneven distribution).
• Tune machine settings to hit quality and production targets.
• Document production data, downtime, and material usage accurately.
• Coach teammates and share best practices to raise skills.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Production, and Quality to drive uptime.

Skills

Blow molding

Mechanical troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

CMMS maintenance (MaintainX)

Team collaboration

Lifting heavy molds

Tools

MaintainX CMMS

Job description

Are you the go-to expert for blow molding setups? Do you thrive on getting molds aligned perfectly, adjusting parison programs with finesse, and solving mechanical mysteries before they slow production? Are you looking for a Day Shift role where safety, precision, and teamwork come first? If so, Pretium wants to meet you.

Why this role matters

Every safe, high-quality bottle begins with a flawless setup. You'll prepare, install, and calibrate molds, tooling, and auxiliary equipment for plastic extrusion and injection blow molding machines - keeping quality high and downtime low.

Role highlights

• Own mold maintenance: clean, polish, and lubricate molds, pins, locking rings, and cores to remove flash, plastic buildup, and debris.
• Lead mold installs, alignment, removals, and accessory changeovers for rapid, reliable production starts.
• Configure blow molding parameters: temperatures, parison programming, and blow pin settings.
• Diagnose defects—flash, thin walls, uneven distribution—and correct them quickly.
• Tune machine settings (pressure, timing) to hit both quality and production rate targets.
• Verify quality by inspecting and weighing finished parts; apply precision measuring tools.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs and routine PMs on molds and machines.
• Document production data, downtime, and material usage accurately.
• Coach Maintenance and Setup teammates; share best practices to elevate skills.
• Coordinate closely with Maintenance, Production, and Quality to drive uptime.
• Deliver a complete end-of-shift handoff; keep end-of-shift reports current and accurate.
• Update maintenance logs and equipment records in CMMS (MaintainX).
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Communicate clearly with peers and the operations team when issues arise.
• Champion safety: follow LOTO, GMP, and PPE protocols.

What you'll need to succeed

• 3-5+ years in manufacturing with direct blow molding experience.
• Mechanical troubleshooting strengths and comfort using hand tools.
• Understanding of plastics/polymers and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read manuals, blueprints, and schematics; detect quality flaws; maintain precision settings.
• CMMS familiarity and preventive maintenance scheduling experience (MaintainX a plus).
• Self-starter who collaborates well with teams.
• Ability to lift molds; capable of bending, twisting, and climbing as needed.
• Flexibility to work overtime.

Compensation and benefits

• Up to $33.50/hr based on experience, with overtime opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Supportive culture where your ideas are heard.

Tools & Technologies You'll Use

• Injection Molding Machine
• Blow Molding Machine

You should be proficient in

• Plastic Extrusion Experience
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience

Day Shift

We are an equal opportunity employer.