Injection Molding Process Technician

TI Automotive; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TI Automotive is seeking a Process Technician to oversee injection molding processes, including setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance. You will collaborate with production, R&D, and QA to ensure molded components meet specs and schedules.

You’ll also work with vendors on tooling, manage materials for traceability, and generate molding run documentation. The role requires hands-on experience in automotive manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and proactive initiative.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in injection molding and automotive manufacturing.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Experience with mold validations or troubleshooting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the injection molding or blow molding process including set-up, tear down, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance and workflow.
• Work with production personnel and R&D to ensure molded components meet requirements, adjusting as required.
• Provide molded components in a timely manner to ensure production and R&D schedules are met.
• Collaborate with outside vendors to develop tooling and fixtures for high-quality products.
• Manage raw molding materials to ensure traceability and prevent contamination.
• Generate documentation on molding runs for traceability and reproducibility.
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Quality, and Manufacturing during concept, prototyping, and release of new products.
• Follow procedures to maintain a clean and organized environment.
• Draft and perform mold validations.

Skills

Injection molding

Problem-solving

Proactive initiative

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Team cooperation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Tooling/fixtures development

Job description

TI Automotive is seeking a Process Technician to oversee injection molding processes, including setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance. You will collaborate with production, R&D, and QA to ensure molded components meet specs and schedules.

You’ll also work with vendors on tooling, manage materials for traceability, and generate molding run documentation. The role requires hands-on experience in automotive manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and proactive initiative.