Injection Mold Specialist/Supervisor/Assistant Manager

Cesna-Recruitment; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cesna-Recruitment is seeking an Injection Mold Specialist / Supervisor / Assistant Manager to lead daily injection molding operations, ensure safe and efficient production, and meet customer quality standards.

You will set up machines, monitor process parameters, troubleshoot defects, manage material handling, coordinate with Maintenance and Tooling, and uphold 5S and LOTO safety practices at our Georgia facility.

Qualifications

• 1–5+ years in injection molding operations, mold changes, and process troubleshooting.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Automotive industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start-up, and changeover of injection molding machines, molds, robots, and auxiliaries.
• Monitor and maintain process parameters: temperature, pressure, speed, cooling time, cycle time.
• Identify and troubleshoot molding defects such as short shots, flash, sink marks, warpage, burn marks, weld lines.
• Ensure drying, blending, handling, and traceability of thermoplastic materials and regrind.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Tooling to resolve wear issues on equipment.
• Maintain 5S and follow safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and machine guarding.

Skills

Injection molding

Molds

Robotics

Process troubleshooting

Thermoplastics

Education

Bachelor's in Plastics Engineering/ Manufacturing

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Injection Mold Specialist / Supervisor / Asst. Manager is responsible for executing and overseeing daily injection molding operations, process controls, and machine setups to ensure parts are produced safely, efficiently, and to customer quality standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform and support the setup, start-up, and changeover of injection molding machines, molds, robots, and auxiliary equipment according to production schedules.
• Monitor and maintain established injection molding process parameters, including temperature, pressure, speed, cooling time, and cycle time.
• Identify and troubleshoot molding defects such as short shots, flash, sink marks, warpage, burn marks, and weld lines.
• Ensure proper drying, blending, handling, and traceability of thermoplastic materials and regrind.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Tooling departments to resolve machine, robotic, hydraulic, electrical, and mold wear issues.
• Maintain 5S standards and strictly adhere to all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and machine guarding.

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

• Strong hands-on knowledge of injection molding processes, machines, molds, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot common injection molding defects and optimize cycle times.
• Solid understanding of thermoplastic materials, resin handling, and material controls.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred (or equivalent practical experience).
• 1 to 5+ years of progressive experience in injection molding operations, mold changes, and process troubleshooting (Automotive preferred).