Lead, Injection Mold Technician - Swing Shift

Click Bond; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Click Bond Carson City station in NV seeks a lead injection molding professional to direct and mentor technicians, oversee setup and production, and drive lean improvements while ensuring safety and quality compliance.

The role requires 7+ years in injection molding, a HS diploma or GED, and MT1/CMI certifications or equivalents. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Must have hand-eye coordination.
• Experience with injection molding processes.
• 7+ years of direct injection molding experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• MT1 certification or AA degree preferred.
• Must communicate in English effectively.

Responsibilities

• Direct team to focus production efforts based on management, work orders, and materials.
• Mentor team members on processes and best practices.
• Provide training to all employees regarding injection molding processes and applications.
• Identify areas for improvement and apply lean manufacturing tactics to improve quality and on-time delivery.
• Recommend process improvements with knowledge of injection molding theory and application.
• Oversee all aspects of the injection molding process including setup, teardown, troubleshooting, and safe operation.
• Report hazardous conditions to a supervisor and comply with CB safety policies.
• Maintain clean, orderly, hazard-free work areas.
• Work with minimal supervision and take initiative while being detail oriented.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Basic computer skills

6S safety

Lean manufacturing

QEMS

Measuring tools

English proficiency

Work orders

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MT1 Certification

AA degree or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Paulson Training Certification

CMI Certification

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Click Bond Carson City - Carson City, NV 89706Leads injection mold techs, operators, and production techs and lends advanced knowledge and Click Bond Inc. parts to develop protocols and standards for production personnel. Competent in all related areas and can troubleshoot issues for the team to ensure all products produced and processes are compliant with all safety and company procedures to meet quality and production standards in a team environment, as well as individually.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs team to focus production efforts based upon management, work orders, and materials.
• Mentors team members on processes and best practices.
• Provides training to all employees regarding the injection molding processes and applications.
• Identifies areas of improvement and applies lean manufacturing tactics to assist in quality and on-time delivery.
• Makes recommendation regarding process improvements with a prominent level of understanding regarding injection molding theory and application.
• Accountable for all aspects of the injection molding process, including but not limited to, set-up and tear-down, troubleshooting, minor equipment maintenance and workflow in a safe and efficient manner.
• Report immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
• Understand and observe all safety guidelines and assure quality and safety by complying with all appropriate CB policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining clean, orderly, and hazard-free work areas.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, be an initiative-taker and be detail oriented.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent hand-eye coordination
• Skilled at using basic computer skills to complete Work Order requirements and Verify Count Operations.
• Applies knowledge of general safety and organization (6S), Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Foreign Object Displacement (FOD) requirements.
• Skilled at accurately and clearly completing all required documentation.
• Skilled at using Lean work practices.
• Strong knowledge of Quality and Environment Management System (QEMS).
• Can correctly select and accurately use measuring and assembly tools.
• Must be able to perform duties from recall, written instructions, and visual aids.
• Is a role model in company policy compliance and work performance.
• Must have a good command of the English language relative to the work responsibilities, both written and verbal.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ Years of direct injection molding experience.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Certifications in manufacturing such as Manufacturing Technician (MT1), or an AA degree (or equivalent) preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Paulson Training Certification or equivalent required
• Certification as a Certified Manufacturing Inspector (CMI).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively communicate with employees and develop an environment of transparency, fairness, and consistency.
• Provide training and expertise to the production team.
• Provide input for team member performance evaluations.
• Stand in as acting supervisor when team supervisor is out of office and submit all necessary paperwork that may be needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Use of hand/fingers continuously through shift to manipulate components, tools, etc.

Regularly required to sit or stand for the length of shift, bend, and reach.

CLICK BOND WAY – KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Communicates respectfully to all team members, vendors, and visitors.
• Models a positive attitude.
• Actively listens to others and supports the team environment.
• Asks questions and learns from mistakes.
• Executes tasks with minimal errors in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attendance is consistent and meets or exceeds company standards.

Click Bond is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information or any other protected classification.

Click Bond complies with federal and state disability laws. Click Bond will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Nancy Rodriguez, Director, People Operations at 775.885.8000 ext. 1245 or email: [e-mail]