Plastics Molding Technician

Premium Waters Inc.

. Operate and perform routine maintenance on blow mold and injection equipment.

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeChippewa Falls • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in operating and maintaining blow mold, PET preform injection, and HDPE cap injection machinery, along with a commitment to workplace safety and quality control through precise measurement and inspection.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Blow Mold Machinery OperationPET Preform Injection Machinery OperationHDPE Cap Injection Machinery OperationForklift OperationPreventative Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Routine MaintenanceProduct MeasurementVisual InspectionBasic CleaningMaterial Handling

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailFlexibilityCommitment to Safety

Tools & Technologies

Precision Measuring InstrumentsForklift

Certifications & Qualifications

Forklift Certification

Industry Keywords

Blow Mold EquipmentInjection EquipmentWarehouse OperationsQuality Control12-Hour Shifts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate and perform routine maintenance on blow mold and injection equipment.
Supply blown bottles to the PET B line and bottle preforms and caps as raw materials to multiple Premium Waters plants.
Operate blow mold machinery safely and adjust processing to maintain product quality.
Perform mold changes according to scheduling.
Operate PET preform injection machinery and adjust processing as needed.
Operate HDPE cap injection machinery and adjust processing as needed.
Perform basic cleaning and preventative maintenance of equipment.
Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects using precision measuring instruments.
Use a forklift to store and retrieve plastic and cardboard totes and load/unload trailers.
Listen to machines for excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
Keep machines and surrounding areas safe and tidy.
Order and set up materials for oncoming shifts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of two years work-related experience or training preferred.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
Computer experience is required.
Forklift experience; certification required within 90 days of hire date.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts from 5:00pm to 5:10am.
Commitment to workplace safety.
Must be able to operate blow mold, PET preform injection, and HDPE cap injection machinery.
Must be able to perform basic cleaning, preventative maintenance, product measurement, visual inspection, and warehouse material handling.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and Prescription Drug with a Company Vision Program
Dental
A generous PTO program
Paid Parental Leave
Gym Reimbursement Program and Company Paid Wellness Coach
Online Virtual Care
Company Paid Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, Children
Company Paid Long and Short-Term Disability
Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Education/Tuition Reimbursement Program
401(K) – Company Match 100% up to 4%
Bereavement Leave
Volunteer Time Off Program
Holiday Pay
Employee Water Program – Free Water
Referral Bonus
Daily Pay
FREE physical therapy on site!
FREE access to near-site health care clinic (employees only)!
$2.50 Night Shift Premium