Thermoplastics Molding Line Operator

When your shift begins, you’ll bring production lines to life—starting up equipment, confirming set points, and ensuring every station is safe and ready. You’ll move between extrusion blow molders, injection blow molders, injection molders, an extrusion machine, labeling systems, a pad printer, and silk-screen equipment—keeping everything running smoothly.

You’ll verify the correct sleeves, boxes, labels, and materials by part number, maintain M.O. Weight and Process Check Sheets, and monitor quality in real time. If the line needs attention, you’ll make the right machine adjustments, clean filters, purge when required, and notify your supervisor when maintenance is needed—then restart equipment after service is complete. Along the way, you’ll record production and quality metrics (manual/data collector), document problems, causes, and solutions, close out the production run, and keep the area spotless by following all safety and housekeeping practices.

You’ll also help train Technician Operators, provide relief for breaks and lunches, and contribute to special projects as needed.

Pretium Packaging designs and manufactures innovative packaging solutions for diverse industries. We pair high-quality products with exceptional service and a collaborative, growth-minded culture. Continuous improvement and sustainable practices drive our work—and your ideas will help shape what comes next.

• Set up and operate multiple production machines; periodically verify machine set points
• Operate: extrusion blow mold, extrusion machine, injection blow mold, injection mold, label, pad printer, silk-screen
• Ensure reliable operation: clean filters, perform minor maintenance, monitor purging
• Confirm correct materials and packaging components by part numbers
• Maintain M.O. Weight and Process Check Sheets and perform in-process quality checks
• Troubleshoot line issues and make proper adjustments
• Notify supervisor for repairs; restart machines after maintenance
• Complete paperwork on problems, causes, and solutions
• Record production/quality data (manual/data collector) and close out production runs
• Keep work area clean; follow all safety and housekeeping policies
• Assist with training Technician Operators; provide relief for breaks and lunches
• Perform other related duties and special projects

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience with plastic molding machines preferred
• Knowledge of plastic manufacturing processes and equipment
• Mechanical aptitude; training on packaging, plastics, and printing equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Success in fast-paced environments
• Problem-solving mindset and excellent verbal/written communication

• Full-Time, Direct Hire Position
• Competitive Salary
• Benefits
• Referral Bonus: up to $3000
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative work environment with a diverse team of professionals

Starting pay for this position is $18/hr and shift differential pay