Polymer Extrusion/Injection Process Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus up to $3,000

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative, diverse team culture

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Pretium Packaging is seeking a hands-on Technician Operator to support production in our Aurora, IL facility. You will run plastics molding equipment, operate labeling and decoration lines, and help keep the workcell clean, safe, and audit-ready.

Training teammates and providing relief shifts are part of the role. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, practical experience with plastics processes, and strong attention to detail in a fast-moving manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on plastics molding experience preferred.
• Understanding of plastics processes and production equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and technical exposure to packaging/printing machinery.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Comfort in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Problem-solving mindset and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Launch and verify production: confirm set points and bring equipment online.
• Run plastics machinery: extrusion blow molding, extrusion, injection blow molding, and injection molding equipment.
• Operate downstream/decoration: labelers, pad printers, and silk-screen units.
• Keep processes in control: clean filters, handle purges, perform minor maintenance.
• Validate materials and packaging: sleeves, boxes, labels, and resins by part number.
• Maintain process records: weight and Process Check Sheets.

Skills

Plastics molding experience

Interpreting technical drawings

Manual dexterity

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Printing machinery

Packaging machinery

Job description

Be Part of Something You Can Hold in Your Hand
Pretium Packaging powers brands across industries with smart, sustainable packaging. We obsess over quality and service, and we invest in people who want to innovate, collaborate, and grow.

Your Impact

• Launch and verify production: confirm set points and bring equipment online.
• Run plastics machinery: extrusion blow mold, extrusion, injection blow mold, and injection molding equipment.
• Operate downstream/decoration: labelers, pad printers, and silk-screen units.
• Keep processes in control: clean filters, handle purges, and perform minor maintenance.
• Validate materials and packaging: sleeves, boxes, labels, and resins by part number.
• Maintain process records: M.O. Weight and Process Check Sheets.
• Audit quality in real time: check samples against specifications and adjust.
• Troubleshoot and escape: make corrections; alert supervision for repairs; restart after maintenance.
• Document everything: issues, root causes, corrective actions; record production and quality data (manual/data collector) and close runs.
• Own the workcell: keep it clean, safe, and audit-ready.
• Lift others: assist in training Technician Operators and support teammates.
• Provide break and lunch relief; contribute to special projects.

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or GED.
• Hands-on plastics molding experience preferred.
• Understanding of plastics processes and production equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude; technical exposure to packaging, plastics, and printing machinery.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Strong manual dexterity and close attention to detail.
• Comfort in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Problem-solving mindset and effective communication skills.

Rewards & Benefits

• Full-time, direct hire
• Starting pay: $18/hr with shift differential pay
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Referral bonus up to $3,000
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Collaborative, diverse team culture

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Why Pretium

Work with a leader in packaging innovation where continuous improvement isn’t just a motto—it’s how we win for our customers and for the planet. If you’re energized by precision, teamwork, and building great products, we’d love to meet you.