Automotive Molding Technician - Quality & Process Expert

JTEKT Column Systems North America; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEKT Column Systems North America is seeking a skilled Molding Operator to efficiently operate molding equipment for automotive directional control components. The role requires following mold change instructions, performing setup and teardown, and maintaining safety and quality standards on the production floor.

The operator will troubleshoot, monitor quality, and coordinate with R&D to ensure parts meet requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience as a molding operator preferred.
• Ability to follow mold change and setup instructions.
• Must operate a crane and perform daily inspections.
• Mechanical aptitude or background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and tear down molding equipment and maintain clean area.
• Troubleshoot and maintain molding equipment for quality output.
• Coordinate with production and R&D to meet specs and adjust as needed.
• Provide molded components on time to keep schedules.
• Manage raw molding materials for traceability and contamination control.
• Draft and perform mold validations.
• Operate production equipment as directed by Team Leader.
• Perform quality checks and preventative maintenance as required.
• Complete pre-operation checks and maintain a safe work environment.
• Serve as back-up Team Leader when needed.

Skills

Team player

Molding operator training

Mold change procedures

Crane operation

Daily inspections

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Crane

Job description

JTEKT Column Systems North America is seeking a skilled Molding Operator to efficiently operate molding equipment for automotive directional control components. The role requires following mold change instructions, performing setup and teardown, and maintaining safety and quality standards on the production floor.

The operator will troubleshoot, monitor quality, and coordinate with R&D to ensure parts meet requirements.