Production Lead — Injection Molding, Employee-Owned

Engineering Industries, Inc.; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Life Insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Volunteer Time Off/Community Outreach

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Engineering Industries, Inc. is an employee-owned plastics manufacturer seeking a Production Lead to keep production moving. You will help startup/shutdown presses, troubleshoot issues, and maintain continuous operations while upholding quality standards.

The role requires 3+ years of hands-on injection molding experience and strong mechanical aptitude. Applicants should have a high school diploma and knowledge of Scientific Molding to support process improvements on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on injection molding processing experience.
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes, including machine setup, processing and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and manufacturing best practices.
• Proven troubleshooting and complex problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills to support operators and collaborate with production personnel.

Responsibilities

• Start up and shut down production operations with supervision.
• Read specifications, procedures, and work orders to determine set-ups and machine settings.
• Set controls for vacuum, air pressure, temperature and synchronize machine speeds.
• Operate and monitor plastic molding machines; maintain process parameters.
• Investigate and resolve production problems such as material variances or bottlenecks.
• Identify root causes of failures and suggest changes to processing methods.
• Monitor meters and gauges for temperatures, pressures, and cycle times.
• Assist press operators during production runs and troubleshoot jobs as needed.
• Document parameter discrepancies and follow up on process changes.

Skills

Injection molding

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Self-directed

Prioritization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Education in injection molding

Job description

Engineering Industries, Inc. is an employee-owned plastics manufacturer seeking a Production Lead to keep production moving. You will help startup/shutdown presses, troubleshoot issues, and maintain continuous operations while upholding quality standards.

The role requires 3+ years of hands-on injection molding experience and strong mechanical aptitude. Applicants should have a high school diploma and knowledge of Scientific Molding to support process improvements on the shop floor.