Job Description Job Description Build quality at the source
Imagine walking onto the production floor on Day Shift and taking a line from idle to in-spec in minutes. At Pretium, your craftsmanship and problem-solving ensure every mold change, setup, and adjustment translates into safe, high-quality products that make a difference.
What you'll achieve
As the process setup specialist for plastic extrusion and injection blow molding, you'll prepare, install, and calibrate molds and tooling; optimize process parameters; and collaborate across teams so production hits quality and throughput targets-safely and reliably.
Core responsibilities
- Execute meticulous mold care: clean, polish, and lubricate molds, pins, locking rings, and cores to remove flash, plastic buildup, and debris.
- Lead mold installation, alignment, and removal; manage changeovers and accessory device swaps.
- Configure blow molding conditions-temperature profiles, parison programs, and blow pin settings.
- Resolve defects such as flash, thin walls, and uneven distribution to curb quality downtime.
- Adjust machine pressure and timing to meet specification and production speed goals.
- Inspect and weigh finished parts; apply precision measurement tools to verify specifications.
- Perform minor mechanical repairs and routine maintenance on tooling and machinery.
- Record production data, downtime, and material usage with accuracy and completeness.
- Train Maintenance and Setup teammates; be the technical resource others count on.
- Partner with Maintenance, Production, and Quality to boost uptime and process capability.
- Deliver thorough end-of-shift handoffs to Production and Scheduling; complete end-of-shift reports.
- Maintain maintenance logs and update equipment records in CMMS (MaintainX).
- Support equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
- Communicate clearly with peers and operations leadership when issues arise.
- Practice and promote LOTO, GMP, and PPE standards; model safe behaviors.
What sets you up for success
- 3-5+ years in manufacturing with hands-on blow molding experience.
- Sharp mechanical troubleshooting skills; adept with hand tools.
- Working knowledge of plastics/polymers and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
- Fluent with manuals, blueprints, and schematics; vigilant about quality and precision.
- Experience with CMMS and preventive maintenance scheduling (MaintainX preferred).
- Self-directed, collaborative, and proactive.
- Comfort with physical work: lifting molds; bending, twisting, and climbing.
- Willing to work overtime when needed.
Rewards & growth
- Competitive pay up to $33.50/hr DOE, plus overtime opportunities.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- PTO and 10 paid holidays per year.
- A team that values your input and celebrates craftsmanship.
Equipment you'll run
- Injection Molding Machine
- Blow Molding Machine
Preferred background
- Plastic Extrusion Experience
- Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience
In this role, you are accountable for food safety, food quality, and site safety.
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