2nd Shift IE Injection Technician

Tg Missouri Corporation; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

TG Kentucky, LLC (TGKY) seeks an experienced operator/lead for injection molding with responsibility for maintaining processes, equipment, and the AMR fleet. You will collaborate across shifts to ensure quality and efficiency, applying lean methods and TPM practices in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, strong attendance, and effective communication with supervision and engineering to drive continuous improvement and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of injection‑molding processes and materials.
• Understanding of production and basic quality‑control methods.
• Familiarity with Toyota Production System and Lean concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain injection molding processes and equipment.
• Work with and maintain autonomous mobile robot fleet and carts.
• Execute tooling changeovers to insure proper settings and timeliness.
• Perform equipment readiness checks before and during shifts.
• Monitor cycle times, scrap rates, and part quality.
• Conduct first, middle, and last piece quality checks throughout shift.
• Respond to quality concerns and support corrective actions.
• Assist in troubleshooting molds, machines, and processes.
• Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning, and basic repairs.
• Maintain standardized work and documentation.
• Support Kaizen and process improvement activities.
• Maintain AMR fleet PMs and Cart alignment.
• Ensure 2S1F condition of IE2 Injection.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and company policies are followed.
• Communicate issues to supervision and engineering.

Skills

Injection-molding knowledge

Quality-control basics

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

TPS knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support and maintain injection molding processes and equipment.
• Work with and maintain autonomous mobile robot fleet and carts.
• Execute and/or confirm tooling changeovers to insure proper settings and timeliness.
• Perform equipment readiness checks before and during shifts.
• Monitor cycle times, scrap rates, and part quality.
• Conduct first, middle, and last piece quality checks throughout shift.
• Respond to quality concerns and support corrective actions.
• Assist in troubleshooting molds, machines, and processes.
• Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning, and basic repairs.
• Maintain standardized work and documentation.
• Support Kaizen and process improvement activities.
• Maintain AMR fleet PMs and Cart alignment.
• Ensure 2S1F condition of IE2 Injection.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and company policies are followed.
• Communicate issues to supervision and engineering.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, though communication and information sharing between groups may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of injection‑molding processes and materials, along with a solid understanding of production and basic quality‑control methods and visual inspection. They should be able to apply fundamental problem‑solving and root‑cause‑analysis skills to support production needs. Effective communication and organizational abilities are essential, and mechanical aptitude is preferred. The candidate should also demonstrate strong attendance and work ethic, as well as familiarity with the Toyota Production System and Lean manufacturing concepts.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma.
• 5+ years manufacturing or injection molding experience preferred.
• Lead Operator or Team Leader experience a plus.
• Mold setting and crane operation preferred but not required.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret safety rules, work instructions, and technical documents. Clear written and verbal communication required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• Ability to start/stop and monitor injection molding equipment required.
• Knowledge and understanding of IMM conditions a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform basic math including ratios, percentages, and measurements.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and solve routine production problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, equipment or controls. The employee is required to stand or be on their feet approximately 8 hours per day including walking, climbing stairs, or occasionally climbing in or on an injection machine, required to reach with hands and arms, talk or hear and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment in an injection‑molding manufacturing facility utilizing Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, moderate noise levels, and varying temperatures, including periods of significant heat and humidity near production equipment. Employees may occasionally work in high or precarious locations, and encounter wet or humid conditions. The facility includes dynamic workflows where both human operators and AMRs move throughout designated pathways, requiring employees to remain consistently aware of robotic traffic and operate safely alongside automated systems. These conditions are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED WORK HOURS

This is a full‑time position with hours mirroring production Monday through Friday with overtime throughout the week and weekend as needed. 2nd Shift 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

TG Kentucky, LLC (TGKY) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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