Assembly Lead - 1st

TriMas Corporation; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TriMas Packaging LLC in Auburn, IN is seeking a hands-on supervisor for the 1st shift (6a-2p) to lead high-volume injection molding operations. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time production, with weekend work requirements.

You will oversee machine setup, calibration, and process optimization, ensuring products meet specs and production goals. Prior leadership, inspection tool experience, and adherence to LOTO are essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience on a manufacturing line.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Hands-on troubleshooting for high-volume injection molding.
• Experience with inspection tools and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe practices follow daily safety procedures.
• Operate and monitor injection molding machines and automated systems to meet quality and production goals.
• Set up molding machines and verify product quality with calipers and inspection devices.
• Troubleshoot processing problems and perform preventive maintenance; document changes.
• Help reduce material scrap and support mold design feedback to improve cycles.
• Assist Mold/Die and tooling teams to optimize mold performance and cycle times.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Lock out tag out

Injection molding equipment

Job description

medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, sick time

Primary Location: 500 W 7th Street, Auburn, IN 46706 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Company: TriMas Packaging LLC

Primary Location: 500 W 7th Street, Auburn, IN 46706 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time

Function: Product / Distribution Support

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

This position is for 1st Shift 6a-2p with weekends.

• Ensure that safe practices are followed on a daily basis by following all safety procedures.
• Ensure injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment and associated automated systems are set to regulation parameters, are producing product that meets quality standards and all production goals.
• Set up and start up molding machines. Check product with calipers, optical comparators, and other testing methods and devices.
• Monitor and troubleshoot processing problems, perform preventive maintenance tasks, and document process changes.
• Understand the importance of reducing material scrap to protect our environment and reduce costs.
• Provide feedback on mold design and assist Tool and Die Makers to dial in each mold for optimal cycle time and quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years in a leadership role.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of Assembly through successful processing.
• Must have experience with lock out tag out.
• Must have experience with calipers, indicating micrometers, and reading inspection specs.
• Hands on experience with high volume injection molding.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Troubleshooting ability is required.
• Experience in Injection Molding, Assembly Tooling and/or Maintenance is preferred.
• Previous Paulson Training is a plus.

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.