Precision Injection Molding Setup Tech - 2nd Shift

Huf Group; Greeneville (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing, Corp. in Greeneville, TN, is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Technician to support 2nd shift operations.

You will perform mold changes, set up equipment, and start up/shutdown processes to maintain production flow and quality. This role requires a high school diploma or GED, a Journeyman’s card preferred, and at least 3 years of setup experience on 10–500-ton machines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman’s card preferred.
• At least 3 years of injection molding setup experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Experience with 10–500-ton capacity machines.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold changes, machine setups, startups, and shutdowns.
• Establish and verify process parameters to meet quality and productivity goals.
• Troubleshoot molding, material, tooling, and machine issues to minimize downtime.
• Monitor production performance and adjust processes for optimal cycle times and quality.
• Support APQP, PPAP, and customer-specific automotive quality requirements.
• Ensure products meet specifications via first-piece inspections and ongoing verification.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Tooling and Production teams on issues.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Document setup data, process changes, downtime events, and corrective actions.
• Assist in training operators on standard work and safety procedures.
• Maintain a safe work environment per policies and OSHA.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce scrap and improve OEE.
• Must be able to work 2nd shift.

Skills

Injection molding setup

Blueprint reading

Quality documentation

Machine operation

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeyman’s card preferred

Job description

Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing, Corp. in Greeneville, TN, is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Technician to support 2nd shift operations.

You will perform mold changes, set up equipment, and start up/shutdown processes to maintain production flow and quality. This role requires a high school diploma or GED, a Journeyman’s card preferred, and at least 3 years of setup experience on 10–500-ton machines.