Injection Molding Processor

Marketing Alliance Group; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Plastics in Dalton, GA is seeking a skilled Injection Molding Processor to join our team. The role focuses on setup, troubleshooting, tooling, quality inspection, and leadership to ensure consistent production of high-quality plastic parts while maintaining safety and efficiency.

You will mentor entry-level technicians, drive improvements, and collaborate with the team to meet production demands. Candidates should have hands-on molding experience and strong safety discipline.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ hands-on injection molding processing and setting tools/molds.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Supervisor with machine efficiency and daily tasks.
• Lead a team in production tasks, scheduling, training, and maintenance.
• Support process improvements, inventory reduction, and operating efficiencies.
• Minimize scrap and reduce downtime; optimize cycle times and set-up parameters.
• Ensure safety standards in the plastic injection area and adhere to procedures.
• Train entry level Technicians and manufacturing associates for development.
• Perform quality checks and inspections; communicate issues to supervisor.

Skills

Injection molding process

Team leadership

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years hands-on experience (injection molding)

Tools

Injection molding tooling

Mold setup

Job description

Job Summary:

Creative Plastics is seeking a skilled Injection Molding Processor to join our team in Dalton, GA. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in the injection molding process, with a focus on setup, troubleshooting, tooling, quality inspection, and leadership. This role is vital to ensuring the consistent production of high‑quality plastic parts while maintaining safety and operational efficiency.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist Supervisor with machine efficiency, productivity, and other daily tasks.
• Lead a team of people in the execution of daily production tasks, work scheduling, training, maintenance, and continuous improvement within the department
• Support process improvements, inventory reduction, and overall operating efficiencies within the area
• Minimize scrap, reduce down time and optimize cycle time, including programming and set‑up parameters of injection machines
• Assist with preparation for start of work to ensure machines are ready
• Work alongside associates, provide oversight and guidance; prioritize work as necessary
• Respond to problems by performing corrective technical solutions and troubleshooting through processing ability
• Participates or leads in troubleshooting and problem‑solving projects on any production related problems. (I.E., machine breakdown, scheduling problem, etc.)
• Recommends modifications to existing methods or procedures
• Train entry level Process Injection Technicians and manufacturing associates, evaluate training program and adjust as needed to ensure their development.
• Ensure safety standards are maintained in the plastic injection area.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures, specifications, and/or codes
• Communicate safety policies to associates and ensure that all associates are following company safety standards
• Notify Production Supervisor of any unsafe conditions or associates not performing work safely or productively
• Ensure Molds are set up to meet production demand.
• Assist with the development of new products
• Perform product sampling and determine optimal machine setups for new products
• Provide input and documentation to assist with product development
• Ensure work area is maintained in a clean and orderly manner.
• Ensure scrap bins are emptied as needed
• Ensure staging area is clean and organized at all times
• Maintain Company quality standards in all work area activities.
• Troubleshoot and adjust molding parameters to maintain quality and maximum product output
• Observe quality of all production leaving the work area
• Assist and/or lead quality checks and inspections
• Notify Supervisor of quality issues and assist with correction of production quality as necessary
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Familiarity with data entry computer skills is preferred.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to work in a variety of roles.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to utilize the tact and diplomacy required to foster a team environment while keeping projects on schedule and budget.
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, as well as a strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Supervision Received:

Works with minimal supervision. Issues and concerns need to be communicated to supervisor.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience of ‘hands‑on’ injection molding processing and setting tools/molds experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting: Occasionally raises objects from a lower to a higher position or moves objects horizontally from position‑to position. Weight is usually less than 50 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Occasionally uses upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Weight is usually less than 50 lbs.
• Reaching: Extends hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Weight is usually less than 50 lbs.
• Stooping: Bends body downward and forward at the waist. Weight is usually less than 50 lbs.
• Standing: Standing for moderate levels of time. Infrequently more than 30 minutes at a time.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks. In frequently more than 30 minutes at a time.

Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.

Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with the plant.