Lead Injection Molding Technician, 2nd shift

Shape Corp.; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Shape Corp. in Alabama is seeking a Lead Injection Molding Technician for the 2nd shift to oversee mold, machine, and robot setup and to drive process improvements.

This role leads PUMA-related activities, provides coaching to less experienced team members, and coordinates repairs with maintenance, while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Proficiency with Plex and Microsoft tools, plus strong communication and supervision experience, are required.

Qualifications

• Lead and supervise PUMA staff to meet daily requirements.
• Ability to write detailed, legible information for work performed.
• 1-3 years supervisory experience in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold, machine, and robot setup activities.
• Coordinate repairs with maintenance and support continuous improvement.
• Provide direction and coaching to less experienced team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Supervision

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Plex

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Injection Molding Technician, 2nd shift

Job Description

Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:

• Perform mold, machine, and robot setup activities.
• Perform material changeovers and material system troubleshooting.
• Perform mold and process troubleshooting.
• Assist in new process development.
• Fanuc robot programming and setup.
• Assist with scrap reduction continuous improvement projects.
• Organize tooling and tool run status.
• Load and unload molds on and off of tool trucks with overhead hoist.
• Maintain clean work area.
• Provide direction and coaching to less experienced team members as requested.
• Support and drive continuous improvement activities.
• Coordinate any repairs with maintenance.
• Serve as point of contact for escalated PUMA related issues.

Leadership

• Conduct pre-shift meeting with PUMA staff.
• Assess, supervise, and lead PUMA staff to meet daily requirements
• Participate in the planning of projects or tasks.
• Review/ensure safety compliance and quality issues (5S, SES).
• Respond to any equipment stoppages
• Share any other appropriate information with PUMA staff.
• Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.

Position Skills and Experience Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications (e.g., word, excel, outlook, etc.).
• Proficient with Plex.
• Must have the ability to write detailed, legible information for work performed.
• Ability to effectively lead troubleshooting practies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• 1-3 years prior supervisory experience in manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Position Summary: Responsible for ensuring on-time production of quality product, process troubleshooting and machine setup. Functions as the lead technical expert of all plastic injection molding processes/machinery and leader of process technician staff from a technical capacity. Note: the Lead process technician will not be responsible for conducting performance management reviews.