Afternoon Shift Lead: Injection Moulding Technician

Antelco; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Possible overtime

Long-term employment

Modern manufacturing facility

Job summary

Lincoln Plastics, based in St Agnes, South Australia, seeks an experienced afternoon shift Leading Hand and Injection Moulding Technician to join our collaborative team. This hands-on leadership role suits a skilled technician who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and is ready to advance their career.

The role includes supporting a team, setting up and optimising machines, ensuring targets and safety standards, and mentoring colleagues.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as an injection moulding technician.
• Strong knowledge of plastics processing, tooling and machine operation.
• Previous supervisory experience (or readiness to step into)
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills
• Relevant trade or technical qualifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Support a team of die setters and operators on shift.
• Set up, optimise and troubleshoot injection moulding machines and tooling.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards and safety requirements are met.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues to minimise downtime.
• Coordinate mould changes and CI initiatives.
• Provide training and mentoring to team members.
• Adhere to safety protocols and company policies to ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Injection moulding

Supervisory experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Plastics processing knowledge

Education

Trade or technical qualifications

Job description

Lincoln Plastics, based in St Agnes, South Australia, seeks an experienced afternoon shift Leading Hand and Injection Moulding Technician to join our collaborative team. This hands-on leadership role suits a skilled technician who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and is ready to advance their career.

The role includes supporting a team, setting up and optimising machines, ensuring targets and safety standards, and mentoring colleagues.