Molding Lead- 3rd Shift

TriMas Corporation; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance and Prescription

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Retirement Program

Job summary

TriMas Packaging LLC in Auburn, IN is seeking a Molding Lead for the 3rd shift to lead a high-volume injection molding operation. You will oversee mold set-ups, ensure safety procedures, and coordinate with the team to meet quality and production goals.

The role requires hands-on molding experience, leadership ability, and strong problem-solving skills. On-site, hourly, full-time position with weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years in a leadership role.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of plastic injection mold processing experience from mold setting through successful processing.
• Must have experience with lock out tag out.
• Must have experience with calipers, indicating micrometers, and reading inspection specs.
• Hands on experience with high volume injection molding.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Troubleshooting ability is required.
• Experience in Injection Molding Tooling and/or Maintenance is preferred.
• Previous Paulson Training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe practices by following all safety procedures.
• Ensure injection molding machines and systems are set to regulation parameters and meet quality standards.
• Set up and start up molding machines. Check product with calipers and micrometers.
• Monitor and troubleshoot processing problems, perform preventive maintenance, document changes.
• Understand reducing material scrap to protect environment and reduce costs.
• Provide feedback on mold design and assist other makers to dial in molds for optimal cycle time and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Quality-focused

Problem-solving

Decision making

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Reading inspection specs

Lockout/Tagout

Job description

Molding Lead- 3rd Shift

Company: TriMas Packaging LLC

Primary Location: 500 W 7th Street, Auburn, IN 46706 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time

Function: Product / Distribution Support

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Plastic Injection Mold Processor with proven experience in safely completing mold set-ups and processing to produce quality products. This person will work in a high volume, fast paced environment. while also leading a team.

This position is for 3rd Shift 10pm-6a with some weekends.

• Ensure that safe practices are followed on a daily basis by following all safety procedures.
• Ensure injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment and associated automated systems are set to regulation parameters, are producing product that meets quality standards and all production goals.
• Set up and start up molding machines.Check product with calipers, optical comparators, and other testing methods and devices.
• Monitor and troubleshoot processing problems, perform preventive maintenance tasks, and document process changes.
• Understand the importance of reducing material scrap to protect our environment and reduce costs.
• Provide feedback on mold design and assist Tool and Die Makers to dial in each mold for optimal cycle time and quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years in a leadership role.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of plastic injection mold processing experience from mold setting through successful processing.
• Must have experience with lock out tag out.
• Must have experience with calipers, indicating micrometers, and reading inspection specs.
• Hands on experience with high volume injection molding.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Troubleshooting ability is required.
• Experience in Injection Molding Tooling and/or Maintenance is preferred.
• Previous Paulson Training is a plus.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.