Injection Technician: Process & Quality Lean Expert

Tg Missouri Corporation; Lebanon, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

TG Kentucky, LLC is seeking a skilled team member to support and maintain injection molding processes on a 2nd shift in our Kentucky facility. The role includes working with an autonomous mobile robot fleet, performing changeovers, and ensuring equipment readiness and quality checks throughout the shift.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing or injection molding, experience as a lead operator or team leader is a plus, and familiarity with Toyota Production System and Lean concepts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 5+ years manufacturing or injection molding experience preferred.
• Lead Operator or Team Leader experience 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.
• Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning, and basic repairs.
• Maintain standardized work and documentation.
• Support Kaizen and process improvement activities.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and company policies are followed.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root-cause analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Crane operation

Mold setting

Job description

TG Kentucky, LLC is seeking a skilled team member to support and maintain injection molding processes on a 2nd shift in our Kentucky facility. The role includes working with an autonomous mobile robot fleet, performing changeovers, and ensuring equipment readiness and quality checks throughout the shift.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing or injection molding, experience as a lead operator or team leader is a plus, and familiarity with Toyota Production System and Lean concepts.