Injection Molding Lead - 1st Shift, Fast-Paced Team Leader

TriMas Corporation; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drugs

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Program

Other Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Rieke LLC in Auburn, IN is seeking a Molding Lead for 1st shift to lead mold set-up and processing in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment. This on-site role requires coordinating a team and ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in every cycle.

You will set up molding machines, monitor processes, and troubleshoot issues while maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality standards. Prior experience in injection molding and tooling is preferred, with a 6am-2pm schedule and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years in a leadership role.
• 3-5 years of plastic injection mold processing experience.
• Experience with lock out tag out.
• Experience with calipers, indicating micrometers, and reading inspection specs.
• Hands-on experience with high-volume injection molding.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot processes.
• Experience with Injection Molding Tooling and/or maintenance preferred.
• Paulson Training a plus.

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

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Troubleshooting

Quality focus

Team management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Lockout/Tagout

Injection molding tooling

Job description

Rieke LLC in Auburn, IN is seeking a Molding Lead for 1st shift to lead mold set-up and processing in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment. This on-site role requires coordinating a team and ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in every cycle.

You will set up molding machines, monitor processes, and troubleshoot issues while maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality standards. Prior experience in injection molding and tooling is preferred, with a 6am-2pm schedule and