Injection Molding Technician: AMR Ops & Process Improvement

Toyoda Gosei Americas; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyoda Gosei Americas is seeking an experienced operator for its Kentucky injection‑molding facility. You will support molding processes, maintain AMR fleets, and perform tooling changeovers with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing or injection molding, strong problem‑solving skills, and familiarity with Toyota Production System/Lean concepts. This is a full‑time, 2nd shift role with weekend overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; 5+ years manufacturing or injection molding experience preferred.
• Lead Operator or Team Leader experience is a plus.
• Mold setting and crane operation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain injection molding processes and equipment.
• Work with and maintain autonomous mobile robot fleet and carts.
• Execute tooling changeovers to ensure proper settings and timeliness.
• Perform equipment readiness checks before and during shifts.
• Monitor cycle times, scrap rates, and part quality.
• Conduct first, middle, and last piece quality checks throughout shift.
• Respond to quality concerns and support corrective actions.
• Assist in troubleshooting molds, machines, and processes.
• Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning, and basic repairs.
• Maintain standardized work and documentation.
• Support Kaizen and process improvement activities.
• Maintain AMR fleet PMs and Cart alignment.
• Ensure 2S1F condition of IE2 Injection.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and company policies are followed.
• Communicate issues to supervision and engineering.

Skills

Injection molding

AMR operations

Root cause analysis

Quality inspection

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

5+ years manufacturing or injection molding experience

Lead Operator/Team Leader experience a plus

Mold setting and crane operation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Toyoda Gosei Americas is seeking an experienced operator for its Kentucky injection‑molding facility. You will support molding processes, maintain AMR fleets, and perform tooling changeovers with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing or injection molding, strong problem‑solving skills, and familiarity with Toyota Production System/Lean concepts. This is a full‑time, 2nd shift role with weekend overtime.