Plastics Molding Line Operator

Compensation: $19.00 – $20.00 per hour

What a Day Looks Like

You arrive to a clean, safety-first production floor where precision matters. You’ll dial in settings on plastics molding equipment, verify materials are staged, and run startup checks. As cycles begin, you’ll watch the data, listen for changes, and make on-the-fly adjustments that keep quality high and output steady. When a product comes off the line, you’ll compare it against specifications, fine-tune parameters if needed, and keep production moving. Between runs, you’ll handle basic preventive maintenance and prepare the next job so the team never misses a beat.

About Pretium Packaging

Pretium Packaging designs and manufactures innovative packaging used across many industries. We hold ourselves to high standards—of quality, service, collaboration, and continuous improvement—so our customers and our people can succeed. Sustainability and better ways of working guide our decisions every day.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and operate plastics molding machines following established procedures and work instructions.
• Monitor machine performance during production and adjust process parameters to maintain consistent output.
• Conduct routine maintenance and basic repairs to sustain optimal equipment performance.
• Inspect finished parts against quality criteria; make corrections when required.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Track raw material usage and alert your supervisor when supplies need replenishment.
• Follow safety protocols and keep your work area clean and organized.
• Support additional production tasks as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Hands-on experience with plastics molding equipment preferred.
• Working knowledge of plastics manufacturing processes and related machinery.
• Mechanical aptitude; exposure to packaging, plastics, and printing equipment a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• Solid problem-solving abilities and clear communication skills (written and verbal).

What You’ll Get

• Full-time, direct-hire role
• Competitive pay
• $1,000 sign-on bonus
• Comprehensive benefits
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A collaborative, diverse team environment

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Revised 01/30/2026

Proficiencies

• Setting up machines for production runs
• Background in a manufacturing environment