Assembly Lead - 3rd

TriMas; 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 seeks an Assembly Lead for the 3rd shift to supervise molding operations on-site. You will ensure safe practices, set up and monitor high-volume injection molding lines, and verify product quality using precision measuring tools.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in a leadership role and experience with lockout/tagout, calipers, and micrometers, aiming to optimize cycle time and reduce scrap. This is a full-time, hourly position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years in a leadership role.
• 3–5 years of Assembly through successful processing.
• Experience with lock out tag out and measuring tools (calipers, micrometers).

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe practices are followed daily by adhering to procedures.
• Set up and run high-volume injection molding machines and automated systems to meet quality and production goals.
• Check products with calipers and other inspection methods; start up/shut down molding operations.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and document process changes; perform preventive maintenance as needed.
• Support mold design feedback and assist Tool and Die Makers to optimize cycle time and quality.
• This position is on the 3rd shift (10 PM–6 AM).

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Reading inspection specs

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Lockout/Tagout

Job description

Assembly Lead - 3rd

Company: TriMas Packaging LLC

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

• 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
• This position is for 3rd shift 10p-6a

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.

Benefits

• 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.