Thermoplastics Packaging Production Technician

Pretium Packaging crafts high-performance packaging for a wide range of markets. We’re customer-first, quality-driven, and committed to a culture where people collaborate, improve, and contribute to sustainable manufacturing.

A production line is scheduled to run a new job. You verify set points, load the correct materials, and bring the system up. Parts roll off the line—your trained eye checks dimensions and finish. A minor variance appears; you adjust, document the cause, and the run stays on target. Later, maintenance completes a repair; you restart, confirm stability, and capture final data before closing the order. That’s a win.

• Safety first—follow all company policies and safe work practices.
• Start up machinery and validate machine set points.
• Operate and monitor: extrusion blow mold, extrusion machines, injection blow mold, injection mold, plus labeling, pad printing, and silk-screen stations.
• Clean filters, perform minor maintenance, and manage purges to keep processes stable.
• Verify sleeves, boxes, labels, and raw materials by part number for every run.
• Maintain M.O. Weight and Process Check Sheets to control the process.
• Run in-process inspections; compare samples against specifications and adjust as needed.
• Troubleshoot line issues; escalate repairs to a supervisor; restart after maintenance.
• Capture issues, root causes, and corrective actions; record production and quality data (manual/data collector) and close the run.
• Keep your cell clean and organized; uphold housekeeping standards.
• Train and support Technician Operators; provide break and lunch coverage.
• Contribute to other assignments and special projects.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background operating plastic molding equipment is a plus.
• Working knowledge of plastics manufacturing and related machinery.
• Mechanical aptitude and technical familiarity with packaging, plastics, and printing equipment.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Fine motor skills and strong attention to detail.
• Thrives in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and clear communication skills.

• Full-time, direct hire
• Starting pay: $18/hr plus shift differential pay
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Referral bonus up to $3,000
• Learning and advancement opportunities
• Team-oriented, diverse workplace

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

If precision, ownership, and continuous improvement speak to you, you’ll feel at home at Pretium Packaging.