Plastics Tooling Setup Specialist

Pretium Packaging; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging is seeking an experienced operator to keep precision tooling running smoothly in a fast-paced manufacturing setting in Ohio. You will perform mold setups, coordinate changeovers with production schedules, and monitor lines to safeguard output and quality.

You will use hand and power tools, follow written instructions, and maintain strict PPE and safety practices while contributing to continuous improvement and on-time production.

Qualifications

• Clear, professional communication with internal and external customers.
• Ability to follow written instructions and confidently use assorted hand and power tools.
• Consistent use of required PPE and safe operation of material handling equipment.
• Commitment to the safest possible workplace for yourself and all associates.
• Injection molding experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform mold setups and changeovers based on the production schedule.
• Prepare tooling and peripherals ahead of time; correct process problems per supervisor direction.
• Own preventative maintenance on active tools: clean and grease molds; clean, inspect, and lubricate equipment and machinery.
• Jump on troubleshooting calls; identify causes of mold performance issues and complete or assist with repairs while coordinating with impacted personnel.
• Watch and operate lines as needed to safeguard output and quality.
• Run quality checks on containers to confirm specs; record problems and any machinery adjustments.
• Follow plant-specific job specifications and task lists without exception.

Skills

Professional communication

Hand tools

Power tools

PPE compliance

Safety awareness

Injection molding experience

Tools

Material handling equipment

Job description

Think you can keep precision tooling running at its best? If you enjoy turning complex mold changeovers into seamless transitions, solving process hiccups under pressure, and documenting every adjustment with care, you’ll thrive here.

Your core challenges

• Plan and perform mold setups and changeovers based on the production schedule.
• Prepare tooling and peripherals ahead of time; correct process problems per supervisor direction.
• Own preventative maintenance on active tools: clean and grease molds; clean, inspect, and lubricate equipment and machinery.
• Jump on troubleshooting calls; identify causes of mold performance issues and complete or assist with repairs while coordinating with impacted personnel.
• Watch and operate lines as needed to safeguard output and quality.
• Run quality checks on containers to confirm specs; record problems and any machinery adjustments.
• Follow plant-specific job specifications and task lists without exception.

What you bring

• Clear, professional communication with internal and external customers.
• Ability to follow written instructions and confidently use assorted hand and power tools.
• Consistent use of required PPE and safe operation of material handling equipment.
• Commitment to the safest possible workplace for yourself and all associates.
• Injection molding experience.

Physical realities and environment

The work environment is typical of most manufacturing environments. To meet essential job functions, you will regularly sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, talk and hear, as well as bend and climb.

Bring your tools

Must have tools to perform all functions of the job/position.

Safety and housekeeping fundamentals

• Must wear all required PPE properly.
• Conduct him/herself in a safe manner.
• Must keep the area around your workstation clean and free from dirt and debris.
• Clean assigned areas of the building or pieces of equipment as instructed by your supervisor.

Keep learning

Attend training sessions to maintain and improve technical knowledge and performance.

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

Revised 01/30/2026