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We recruit blow molding and extrusion technicians with setup, processing, troubleshooting, plastics materials, tooling and production experience. Manufacturing is the only thing we recruit for.
What we screen blow molding & extrusion technicians for.
Common skills, systems and technologies we use when sourcing and evaluating blow molding & extrusion technicians. The list is a starting point, not a requirement that one person have everything.
- Extrusion Blow Molding
- Injection Blow Molding
- Stretch Blow Molding
- Profile Extrusion
- Sheet Extrusion
- Film Extrusion
- Pipe Extrusion
- Compounding
- Machine Setup
- Changeovers
- Process Troubleshooting
- Die / Head Setup
- Temperature Profiles
- Pressure Control
- Line Speed
- Cycle Optimization
- HDPE
- LDPE
- PET
- PVC
- Polypropylene
- Regrind
- Color / Additives
- Material Drying
- Leak Testing
- Wall Thickness
- Dimensional Checks
- Scrap Reduction
- Preventive Maintenance
- Downstream Equipment
- Material Handling
- Continuous Improvement
Hiring blow molding & extrusion technicians, start to offer.
- 01 · Understand
Define the real job
We learn the role, environment, compensation, must-haves and the reasons a strong person would make a move. For blow molding & extrusion technicians, that means the processes, processing and materials behind the title.
- 02 · Search
Build the market
We search databases, networks and direct-source talent instead of relying only on active applicants, and we search by the work: Extrusion Blow Molding, Injection Blow Molding, Stretch Blow Molding, not just a job title.
- 03 · Screen
Have the conversation
We evaluate experience, motivation, fit, location and the practical reasons the move does, or does not, make sense.
- 04 · Close
Stay involved
Interview coordination, feedback, offer communication and follow-through until both sides know where things stand.
Every candidate we present comes with an accurate, uninflated pay number, how we screened them, and what stands between them and a yes. Our hiring guide walks through it.
What blow molding & extrusion technicians earn, by state.
The closest federal wage group, nationally and in every state where we have open searches. Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders first.
| Where | People in the job | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 60,840 | $19.45 | $22.94 | $27.33 |
| North Carolina | 2,950 | $21.38 | $25.64 | $27.33 |
| Wisconsin | 3,190 | $20.63 | $24.15 | $31.14 |
| Texas | 4,070 | $19.60 | $22.06 | $24.06 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,960 | $21.95 | $24.59 | $29.03 |
| Minnesota | 900 | $22.55 | $24.92 | $29.03 |
| California | 3,870 | $19.19 | $22.06 | $24.11 |
| Washington | 1,080 | $19.99 | $22.71 | $28.05 |
| Illinois | 2,750 | $18.94 | $23.33 | $28.03 |
| Ohio | 5,020 | $18.66 | $22.28 | $25.34 |
| Georgia | Not published | $21.03 | $23.27 | $29.69 |
| Arizona | Not published | $18.66 | $21.64 | $22.97 |
| Oregon | Not published | $22.05 | $23.87 | $30.53 |
| Michigan | 1,800 | $18.08 | $21.70 | $24.48 |
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders (SOC 51-4021), an hour. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Pick the agreement that fits the opening.
| Agreement | Fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Contingency | 25%, 30% or 33% | Success-based search with no upfront fee. The rate follows the guarantee: 60, 120 or 180 days. |
| Priority | By agreement | A higher-commitment search for urgent, difficult or high-impact openings. |
| Retained | 20%, 25% or 28% | A committed, exclusive search, 50% paid up front, five points under contingency. |
| Retained + Volume | 15% or 20% | More than five active openings, exclusive, with a 90 or 180-day guarantee. |
| RPO | By agreement | Large hiring projects, expansions, recurring hiring or many placements. |
From our published pricing and search agreements. Every public option pays through secure Stripe Instant Pay.
Hiring blow molding & extrusion technicians with Compass
How much does it cost to hire blow molding & extrusion technicians through Compass?
We publish our fees. Contingency searches are 25% with a 60-day guarantee, 30% with 120 days, or 33% with 180 days, with no upfront search fee. Retained searches are 20 to 28% with half up front. See pricing.
What do blow molding & extrusion technicians earn?
The closest federal wage group, extruding and drawing machine setters, operators and tenders, earned a median of $22.94 an hour nationally in May 2025, with the middle half between $19.45 and $27.33. Of the states where we have open searches, North Carolina pays the most ($25.64) and Arizona the least ($21.64). See every state.
Where do you recruit blow molding & extrusion technicians?
Across the United States, from our base in Missoula, Montana.
How do you find blow molding & extrusion technicians who are not applying to jobs?
We search databases, networks and direct-source talent instead of relying only on active applicants, and we recruit around the actual equipment, processes and responsibilities behind the title, so strong candidates are not missed because another plant calls the job something different.
What skills do you screen blow molding & extrusion technicians for?
It depends on the job, but we organize every search for blow molding & extrusion technicians around processes, processing, materials and production & quality: Extrusion Blow Molding, Injection Blow Molding, Stretch Blow Molding; Machine Setup, Changeovers, Process Troubleshooting; HDPE, LDPE, PET; Leak Testing, Wall Thickness, Dimensional Checks. A starting point, not a requirement that one person have everything.
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