On-site Injection Molding Assembly Lead - 1st Shift

TriMas Corporation; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TriMas Packaging LLC in Auburn, IN is seeking a hands-on supervisor for the 1st shift (6a-2p) to lead high-volume injection molding operations. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time production, with weekend work requirements.

You will oversee machine setup, calibration, and process optimization, ensuring products meet specs and production goals. Prior leadership, inspection tool experience, and adherence to LOTO are essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience on a manufacturing line.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Hands-on troubleshooting for high-volume injection molding.
• Experience with inspection tools and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe practices follow daily safety procedures.
• Operate and monitor injection molding machines and automated systems to meet quality and production goals.
• Set up molding machines and verify product quality with calipers and inspection devices.
• Troubleshoot processing problems and perform preventive maintenance; document changes.
• Help reduce material scrap and support mold design feedback to improve cycles.
• Assist Mold/Die and tooling teams to optimize mold performance and cycle times.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Lock out tag out

Injection molding equipment

Job description

TriMas Packaging LLC in Auburn, IN is seeking a hands-on supervisor for the 1st shift (6a-2p) to lead high-volume injection molding operations. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time production, with weekend work requirements.

You will oversee machine setup, calibration, and process optimization, ensuring products meet specs and production goals. Prior leadership, inspection tool experience, and adherence to LOTO are essential.