2nd Shift Injection Technician

Toyoda Gosei Americas; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyoda Gosei Americas in Lebanon, KY is hiring for a Full-Time 2nd shift operator with a strong background in injection molding. The role focuses on maintaining processes, equipment, and quality for safe and efficient production.

You will support mold changes, monitor performance, and contribute to lean initiatives. Overtime and weekend work may be required based on production needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain injection molding processes, equipment, and automation systems.
• Monitor and maintain AMR fleets and material handling carts.
• Execute and verify mold and tooling changeovers to ensure safe and efficient production startup.
• Perform equipment readiness checks and monitor machine performance throughout the shift.
• Track cycle times, scrap rates, and product quality metrics.
• Conduct first-piece, in-process, and final quality inspections.
• Troubleshoot molding, tooling, robotic, and process-related issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning, and basic equipment repairs.
• Maintain process documentation and standardized work instructions.
• Support Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure 2S1F standards, safety requirements, and environmental policies are followed.
• Communicate production, quality, and equipment concerns to supervision and engineering teams.

Job description

Location: On-Site in Lebanon, KY

Shift: 2nd Shift (3:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain injection molding processes, equipment, and automation systems.
• Monitor and maintain AMR fleets and material handling carts.
• Execute and verify mold and tooling changeovers to ensure safe and efficient production startup.
• Perform equipment readiness checks and monitor machine performance throughout the shift.
• Track cycle times, scrap rates, and product quality metrics.
• Conduct first-piece, in-process, and final quality inspections.
• Troubleshoot molding, tooling, robotic, and process-related issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning, and basic equipment repairs.
• Maintain process documentation and standardized work instructions.
• Support Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure 2S1F standards, safety requirements, and environmental policies are followed.
• Communicate production, quality, and equipment concerns to supervision and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or injection molding experience preferred.
• Lead Operator or Team Leader experience is a plus.
• Mold setting and crane operation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of injection molding processes, materials, and quality inspection techniques.
• Basic troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem‑solving skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with Toyota Production System (TPS) and Lean Manufacturing principles preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.

Physical & Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with injection molding equipment, robotics, and autonomous mobile robots.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs, and working around machinery.
• Occasional lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Exposure to heat, humidity, moving mechanical equipment, and moderate noise levels.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required based on production needs.

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