Process Technician 1st Shift 6:00 am to 2:30 pm

Pretium Packaging, L.L.C.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging, L.L.C. is seeking a Process Technician for the 1st shift (6:00 am to 2:30 pm) on-site in the Saint Charles area. The role focuses on setting up injection molds, monitoring production, and ensuring quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include startup of molding, robot programming, and color loader calibration, with emphasis on LOTO compliance, machine setup, and troubleshooting. Proficiency with IQMS ERP is preferred; safety and teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience with injection molding setup and operation.
• Ability to program robots and calibrate color loaders.
• Familiarity with lock out tag out procedures and safety standards.
• Experience with hydraulic and electric molding machines.
• Maintains quality and uses ERP to track production data.
• Willing to train and take on related duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Completes start up of molding process and provides first article for quality approval.
• Programs robots and calibrates color loaders to production specs.
• Adheres to lock out tag out requirements for molding equipment.
• Sets up and processes hydraulic and electric molding machines; troubleshoots issues.
• Maintains quality throughout the molding process per standards.
• Utilizes IQMS ERP for the entire production workflow.
• Keeps a safe, clean work environment and follows policies.
• Contributes to team goals and completes assigned duties.
• Attends training to stay current with industry practices.

Skills

Molding Setup

Robot Programming

IQMS ERP

Tools

IQMS ERP

Hydraulic & Electric Molds

Job description

Process Technician 1st Shift 6:00 am to 2:30 pm

Job Category: Manufacturing

• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $25 USD per hour

Locations

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Saint Charles, IL 60174, USA

Description

Summary:

Responsible for the set up of injection molds for production and the monitoring of production as needed to maintain quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Completes start up of molding process and provides first article to quality for approval.
• Programs robots and performs calibration of color loaders.
• Responsible for completing lock out tag out requirements for all equipment related to the molding process.
• Responsible for set up and processing of hydraulic and electric molding machines, troubleshooting of molding problems, programming or robots, set up of end of arm tooling, chutes and conveyor systems and authorized to make changes.
• Maintains quality throughout the molding process to meet all standards.
• Utilizes IQMS (ERP system) for entire production process.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Attend training to stay current with industry as required.
• Perform other related duties or special projects.

Openings Available: Full-Time, Permanent, 3rd Shift

Salary: Starting at $28.00+ per hour, depending on experience

Who We Are:

Pretium Packaging is a leading full-service designer and manufacturer of rigid packaging solutions for specialized applications with small to mid-sized production volumes. Pretium offers a variety of creative packaging solutions with consistency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in mind. We listen and then apply our expertise in the form of market insights, the latest bottle and closure technology, supreme quality management and outstanding customer service. Our customers know they can always count on Pretium to provide the kind of innovative packaging solutions that will enhance their products’ brand identity.

Our production facilities use the latest software, automation and quality assurance protocols to deliver creative, cost-effective and reliable products to our customers. From prototype development through production scale-up to consistent on-time delivery, we strive to exceed expectations at every turn. For our customers’ convenience, we maintain a deep inventory of popular molds and a wide selection of everyday stock container options that can significantly cut down on lead time to market.

At Pretium Packaging, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

Our dedication to equal opportunity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and training. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high‑quality plastic solutions while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

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