Process Molding Technician - 2nd Shift

Valeo; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo, a global tech company and automotive supplier, is hiring a Line Setter for the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 3PM–11PM) in Seymour, CT. You will set up, process, and run first-piece checks on injection molding machines for plastic headlight and tail light parts, ensuring quality output.

You will collaborate with engineers and plant leadership to troubleshoot issues, perform material changes, and support safe manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of injection molding machine processing experience or an Associate’s/Bachelor’s Degree in Plastic Engineering or related field.
• Experience with cosmetic plastic parts and injection molding processes.
• Ability to perform material changes and clean hoppers; willingness to perform required physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up, process, and run first piece for injection molding machines.
• Collaborate with engineers and production leadership to debug and troubleshoot molding issues.
• Perform material changes, hopper cleaning, and area preparation; operate safely.

Skills

Injection molding experience

Machine operation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Plastic Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Plastic Engineering

Tools

Injection molding machines

Process equipment

Job description

About Valeo

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

What You Will Win

As part of a global community of talented people, you will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer and smarter mobility. Our company culture gives all our employees the opportunity every day to #Dare.Care.Share. You will receive a best in class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value. Position Available is on 2nd Shift (Monday - Friday, 3PM - 11PM); Overtime as necessary.

What You Will Do

You will set-up, process, and run “1st piece” for injection molding machines that manufacture plastic parts for headlight and tail light assemblies, ensuring quality parts are being manufactured. You will collaborate with engineers, designers, and/or other management personnel to debug and troubleshoot any molding machine issues. You are responsible for cleaning hoppers and preparing area for material changeovers. You will make necessary equipment changeovers. You will handle other job duties as assigned. This position may require hot work, standing up to 100%, lifting up to 75 lbs, overhead work, kneeling, bending, crawling, pushing, pulling, climbing, and working at heights.

What You Should Have

You have a minimum of 4 years of injection molding machine processing experience OR an Associate’s Degree / Bachelor’s Degree in Plastic Engineering, Plastic Engineering Technology, or similar Plastic degree. You have experience processing injection molding machines that manufacture highly cosmetic plastic parts.

Diversity by nature

At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talent. Are you looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe!

Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO² emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility. The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!

Job Details

Job: Line Setter

Organization: Process/Manufacturing Engineering

J Schedule: Full time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Permanent contract

Job Posting Date: 2026-10-15

More information about Valeo : https://www.valeo.com

Being part of our team, you will join:

• - one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
• - a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• - more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
• - a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com

Valeo is a global tech company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility industry. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest innovative companies. We offer a large number of job opportunities that are as diverse as they are rewarding. Whether you are a student seeking an internship, a recent graduate, or an experienced professional, you will find an interesting opportunity at Valeo for you!

More information on www.valeo.com

As part of a global community of passionate people, you will grow and thrive, setting the trend through advanced technologies, for greener, safer, and smarter mobility. All our employees are gathered around our common culture and have everyday the opportunity to #Dare.Care.Share