Injection Molding Setup Tech – 2nd Shift, Benefits

Huf Group; Greeneville (TN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing, Corp. in Greeneville, TN, is seeking a 2nd shift Injection Molding Setup Tech to join our manufacturing team.

You will perform mold changes, machine setups, start-ups, and shutdowns; verify process parameters; troubleshoot issues; and maintain quality and safety standards. Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and Production to improve OEE and scrap reduction while documenting changes and training operators.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Journeymen’s card preferred.
• 3 years injection molding setup experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Experience with 10–500-ton capacity machines.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold changes, machine setups, startups, and shutdowns for injection molding equipment.
• Establish and verify process parameters to meet quality, productivity, and customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot molding, material, tooling, and machine-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Monitor production performance and make process adjustments to maintain optimal cycle times and quality standards.
• Support APQP, PPAP, and customer-specific automotive quality requirements.
• Ensure products meet specifications through first-piece inspections and ongoing process verification.
• Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and Production teams to resolve manufacturing concerns.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Document setup data, process changes, downtime events, and corrective actions.
• Assist in training operators on standard work instructions, quality requirements, and safe operating procedures.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment in accordance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, efficiency improvements, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Skills

Injection molding setup

Blueprint reading

Quality documentation reading

Machine handling 10–500-ton

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeymen’s card

Job description

Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing, Corp. in Greeneville, TN, is seeking a 2nd shift Injection Molding Setup Tech to join our manufacturing team.

You will perform mold changes, machine setups, start-ups, and shutdowns; verify process parameters; troubleshoot issues; and maintain quality and safety standards. Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and Production to improve OEE and scrap reduction while documenting changes and training operators.