Mold Maintenance and Changeover Specialist — Plastics Manufacturing

Be the Expert Who Keeps Production Flowing

Why Pretium
We believe every product we make touches lives. That’s why our culture blends craftsmanship with problem-solving and a relentless focus on safety and precision.

Your Mandate (Day Shift)

• Prepare, install, align, and remove molds and associated tooling for extrusion or injection blow molding operations.
• Execute fast, repeatable changeovers; configure accessory devices and auxiliary equipment.
• Set up blow molding parameters: temperature profiles, parison programming, and blow pin settings.
• Crush downtime by diagnosing flash, thin walls, and material distribution issues.
• Tune machine pressure and timing to achieve spec, speed, and stability.
• Maintain molds: clean, polish, lubricate pins, locking rings, and cores to remove debris and plastic buildup.
• Inspect and weigh parts; verify dimensions using precision measuring tools.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs; complete routine maintenance on molds and machines.
• Capture production metrics, downtime, and material use; keep detailed records in MaintainX (CMMS).
• Coach maintenance/setup teammates; collaborate with production and quality to optimize uptime.
• Close the loop: finish end-of-shift reports and deliver a clear handoff to production and scheduling.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvement projects.
• Communicate clearly with peers and operations; uphold LOTO, GMP, and PPE standards.

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

What It Takes

• 3–5+ years in a manufacturing setting with hands-on blow molding experience.
• Mechanical troubleshooting prowess; proficient with hand tools.
• Working knowledge of plastics/polymers and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Fluent in technical documentation: manuals, blueprints, schematics.
• Quality-driven mindset; able to hold tight tolerances and stable settings.
• CMMS familiarity and preventive maintenance planning (MaintainX experience preferred).
• Ability to lift molds; comfortable with bending, twisting, and climbing.
• Self-starter who thrives in a team; open to overtime as needed.

Rewards & Benefits

• Pay up to $33.50/hr DOE, plus overtime opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
• Supportive, idea-friendly team environment.

Technology You’ll Run

• Injection Molding Machine
• Blow Molding Machine

Preferred Proficiencies

• Plastic Extrusion Experience
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Take the Lead

Send your resume to join a team where your setup precision and maintenance craftsmanship directly power our customers’ success.