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Extrusion/Injection Molding Production Technician Pretium Packaging

• USA Manchester, PA 17345 $20
• $25 an hour
• Part-time Apply with Indeed Can you keep a multifaceted plastics line running flawlessly?

If you're energized by precision, problem-solving, and hands-on work, this role invites you to own the uptime and quality of our molding and packaging lines.

Picture this:

a part-number-verified setup, dialed-in set points, crisp labels, and inspected samples that meet spec—all because you made it happen. Impact you'll make Power up production machines and validate set points throughout the shift.

Operate extrusion blow mold, extrusion machine, injection blow mold, injection mold, label, pad printer, and silk-screen equipment.

Protect performance: clean filters, perform minor maintenance, and supervise purging.

Match the job exactly: confirm sleeves, boxes, labels, and materials by part number.

Guard quality: run in-process inspections; sample against specifications.

React fast to issues; execute sound machine adjustments.

Escalate maintenance needs to your supervisor and restart machines after service.

Document problems, causes, and solutions; capture production/quality data (manual or data collector); close out runs.

Champion a clean, safe work area and enforce housekeeping and safety policies.

Share know-how by training Technician Operators; provide coverage for breaks and lunches.

Lean in for special projects and additional related tasks.

Own food safety, food quality, and site safety every day. Where you'll lend a hand (as needed) Make boxes, pack, and/or test products. Apply labels to products. What you bring

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent plus mechanical training/aptitude and technical training on packaging, plastics, and printing equipment.

Experience:

1-3 years operating packaging/plastics machinery.

Capabilities:

Language:

Basic reading, writing, and speaking.

Math:

Confident with arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; able to compute fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions; work with variables and formulas.

Reasoning:

Apply rational principles to practical problems; interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.

Computer:

Basic to intermediate skills, including CNC machine use. Tools & equipment Mechanics tools, calipers, gauges, weight scales, extrusion blow mold machine, extrusion machine, injection mold machine, injection blow mold machine, lining machine, label machine, pad printer, silk-screen. Licenses No required certifications; a fork truck license may be needed. Physical/visual demands Standing, walking, bending, lifting, moving, talking, hearing, pushing, carrying, reaching, and grasping. Normal mental/visual attention and manual coordination; sometimes part-time concentrated attention and coordination. Vision clarity at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more; ability to focus, judge distance/space, and distinguish colors. Light to medium work

• exert up to 50 pounds of force continuously and up to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Environment & PPE Work near moving mechanical parts with exposure to noise, dust, high temperatures, heat from equipment, hot water, hot plastic, and heater bands. PPE may include hair net, safety glasses, earplugs, and gloves. Supervisory responsibilities None Important to know This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Accessibility & compliance Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. "Commonly associated" is not intended to mean always or only. There are different experiences that suggest other ways or circumstances where reasonable changes or accommodations are appropriate.

Special Requirements:

The physical demands and environment described are essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essentials of this job. Proficiency Injection Molding Experience tools