Thermoplastics Injection Molding Technician

Build Your Future at Pretium Packaging

Imagine stepping onto the production floor, checking in with the outgoing crew, and bringing an injection molding line up to peak performance. You fine-tune settings, verify quality, keep materials flowing, and help turn out precision plastic packaging used every day across North America. If that sounds like a day well spent, this role is for you.

What You’ll Gain

• Full-Time, Direct Hire Position
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Team-Oriented, Safety-Focused Culture

What You’ll DoProduction & Equipment Operation

• Operate, monitor, and adjust injection molding equipment to meet production goals and quality standards.
• Complete changeovers and start-ups; perform basic troubleshooting to stabilize the process.
• Review machine performance and operating conditions with the previous shift.
• Keep equipment running efficiently to consistently deliver quality parts.
• Perform routine adjustments and preventative maintenance activities.
• Promptly report equipment concerns, mechanical issues, or maintenance needs.

Quality Assurance

• Conduct inspections and checks to confirm parts meet specifications.
• Document machine adjustments, process changes, and quality issues.
• Identify defects and production concerns and take corrective action.
• Follow all quality procedures and work instructions.

Material Handling & Housekeeping

• Monitor and maintain required levels of raw materials.
• Keep machines and work areas clean, organized, and free of debris.
• Adhere to housekeeping standards and plant cleanliness requirements.

Safety

• Follow company safety policies and procedures and wear required PPE.
• Maintain a safe work environment and report concerns immediately.
• Participate in safety initiatives and training.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work to plant job specifications and task requirements.
• Support overtime, plant shutdowns, and special projects as needed.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
• Take on additional duties as assigned.

Food Safety & Quality

• Monitor and verify activities to ensure products meet food safety and quality requirements.
• Follow all company food safety, GMP, and quality assurance procedures.
• Restore product contact surfaces to sanitary condition after maintenance or production activities.
• Accurately complete all required food safety and quality documentation.
• Immediately report any food safety, quality, or process concerns to supervision.

You will be responsible for food safety, food quality, and site safety.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years in manufacturing, machine operation, or production preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting skills.
• Comfort working independently and collaboratively.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, procedures, and production specifications.

Preferred Background

• Experience in plastics manufacturing and/or the packaging industry.
• Hands-on experience with machine set-ups and changeovers.
• Success in a fast-paced production environment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, twist, reach, push, and pull throughout the shift.
• Use hands to handle equipment, tools, and materials.
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift schedule.
• Close vision required for inspections and quality checks.

Work Environment

You’ll work in a manufacturing setting with:

• Production machinery and moving equipment.
• Moderate to high noise (hearing protection required).
• Typical temperature variations for manufacturing facilities.
• Exposure to plastics manufacturing processes.

Safety is our top priority. All employees are expected to follow company safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Why Pretium Packaging

Join a team that values safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. We invest in our people and provide opportunities for long-term growth in a stable, growing organization. Apply today and help us create innovative packaging solutions used every day across North America.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pretium Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.