Pretium Packaging · 3 months ago
Mold Room Technician
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expPretium Packaging is a company focused on manufacturing solutions, and they are seeking a Mold Room Technician. The primary responsibilities include inspecting and testing molds, conducting preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
Industrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Inspects molds and tools for damage or worn components
Tests molds for fit of moving parts and mechanical functioning
Tests molds for water leaks
Inspects and verifies accuracy of tooling utilizing measuring instruments for conformance to specifications
Examines defective or damaged molds and tooling to determine cause of defect and recommends changes or modifications
Determines salvage ability of defective or damaged molds and tooling
Preparation of components necessary for outgoing setups
Inspection of incoming molds and tooling new to company (both new and used)
Preventative maintenance of tooling (cleaning, inventory, storage)
Preparation of molds for shipment
Responsible for planning and assigning work in Mold Room Supervisor’s absence. Prioritizes, assigns and supervises the work of Mold Room Inspector/Preparer
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routing reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
Responsible for conducting him/herself in a safe manner and adhering to all required safety protocols and policies
Required to wear PPE properly in accordance with company standards
Keep the area around your workstation clean and free from dirt and debris; this may include cleaning assigned areas of the building or pieces of equipment as instructed by your Supervisor
Must be able to work assigned shifts, including working overtime and attending after hour meetings as needed
May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned
Monitor and verify activities to ensure that molds coming in and out of the facility meet food safety standards in addition to quality standards
Comply with all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed and documented correctly at all times
Report any product or process failures that could impact food safety of manufactured product to Quality
Ensure all Mold Room employees (in supervisor’s absence) are aware of food safety expectations and are competent in performing them
Qualification
Required
Associates Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experiences are preferred for this position
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to write routing reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
Responsible for conducting him/herself in a safe manner and adhering to all required safety protocols and policies
Required to wear PPE properly in accordance with company standards
Must be able to work assigned shifts, including working overtime and attending after hour meetings as needed
Monitor and verify activities to ensure that molds coming in and out of the facility meet food safety standards in addition to quality standards
Comply with all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed and documented correctly at all times
Report any product or process failures that could impact food safety of manufactured product to Quality
Ensure all Mold Room employees (in supervisor's absence) are aware of food safety expectations and are competent in performing them
Employee is effective in producing quality products
Employee is efficient and prudent with utilizing resources to meet operational standards, (production, process)
Employee has a sense of urgency maximizing time
Employee is capable of being approached and easy to work with
Contributes to the success of the team, communicates clearly individually and in group settings while treating others with respect
Employee listens to others and works well within diverse groups
Employee consistently places team needs over individual needs and seeks input from people with different experiences and perspectives and recognizes the differences of opportunities to learn and gain by working together
Employee values and encourages unique skills and talents
Ability to assess and initiate things independently with limited supervision required
Has the ability to manage resources to get things done and the ability to perform multiple activities to accomplish goals doing more than required or requested in the job
Plans ahead for upcoming problems or opportunities and takes appropriate action
Is proactive and anticipates events well in advance to ensure successful outcome
Employee considers multiple sides of an issue and weighs consequences before making a final decision
Employee makes informed decisions based on available information and recognizes issues, and determines what action is needed to advance the decision-making process
Employee follows-up as necessary and is easily adaptable to not be discouraged by ambiguous situations and is open to new ideas and processes while adjusting to achieve results
Employee demonstrates relevant job knowledge and essential skills, such as work practices, policies, procedures, quality assurance, and technical abilities
Employee demonstrates self-improvement efforts to enhance skills and knowledge with changes impacting the job while adhering to workplace rules as well as to traditional or socially expected methods of doing business following processes and procedures
Employee demonstrates the ability and willingness to contribute to a safe and environmentally secure work environment for themselves, their coworkers, and our customers by following established safety procedures
Employee demonstrates the willingness to actively report and take action to correct identified safety hazards during the day
Employee demonstrates the ability to produce high quality, accurate results
Possesses and demonstrates attention to detail and produces work that is accurate and complete
Employee has the ability to identify problems or potential problems that arise in the course of the day and take the necessary steps to proactively address those issues
Employee has the ability to discover the root causes of issues and respond with corrective action
Employee is responsible and accountable for actions, consistent in meeting deadlines and works well with others to follow through on completing tasks
Employee completes work in a timely, consistent manner and works hours necessary to complete assigned work
Employee is regularly present and punctual and arrives prepared for work
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear
The employee is frequently required to stand and walk on concrete
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, bend or twist
The employee is occasionally required to push, pull, and/or move materials
Preferred
Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experiences are preferred for this position
Company
Pretium Packaging
Pretium Packaging offers a variety of creative packaging solutions with consistency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-01-15Acquired
Leadership Team
J
James Rooney
CEO
Recent News
2025-09-24
2025-04-01
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