Lead Injection Molding Technician & Process Leader

Marketing Alliance Group; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Plastics in Dalton, GA is seeking a skilled Injection Molding Processor to join our team. The role focuses on setup, troubleshooting, tooling, quality inspection, and leadership to ensure consistent production of high-quality plastic parts while maintaining safety and efficiency.

You will mentor entry-level technicians, drive improvements, and collaborate with the team to meet production demands. Candidates should have hands-on molding experience and strong safety discipline.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ hands-on injection molding processing and setting tools/molds.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Supervisor with machine efficiency and daily tasks.
• Lead a team in production tasks, scheduling, training, and maintenance.
• Support process improvements, inventory reduction, and operating efficiencies.
• Minimize scrap and reduce downtime; optimize cycle times and set-up parameters.
• Ensure safety standards in the plastic injection area and adhere to procedures.
• Train entry level Technicians and manufacturing associates for development.
• Perform quality checks and inspections; communicate issues to supervisor.

Skills

Injection molding process

Team leadership

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years hands-on experience (injection molding)

Tools

Injection molding tooling

Mold setup

Job description

Creative Plastics in Dalton, GA is seeking a skilled Injection Molding Processor to join our team. The role focuses on setup, troubleshooting, tooling, quality inspection, and leadership to ensure consistent production of high-quality plastic parts while maintaining safety and efficiency.

You will mentor entry-level technicians, drive improvements, and collaborate with the team to meet production demands. Candidates should have hands-on molding experience and strong safety discipline.