Senior Lead Production Operator

Snap Lock Industries; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with generous company match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Snap Lock Industries in Utah is seeking a hands-on Senior Lead Production Associate to support the supervisor on the 2nd shift (2:00pm–10:30pm). You will help lead the shift, manage work orders, relieve teammates for breaks, and develop talent across the production team.

Responsibilities include training operators on injection molding, maintaining colorant logs, performing routine maintenance, coordinating color changes, operating multiple machines, and ensuring a safe, clean, ISO 9001 compliant

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training in mold maintenance or tooling preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or related field within an injection molding environment.
• Team player
• Ability to lead
• Detail oriented
• Able to stand for prolonged periods and rotate jobs as necessary

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between Quality Control, machine operators, and management.
• Train Operators on injection molding processes, product requirements, and best practices.
• Assist the Production Manager with breaks and lunches to keep machines running.
• Perform daily maintenance tasks and complete required paperwork.
• Execute color changes and maintain accurate colorant logs.
• Weigh gaylords of colorant at the end of each production run.
• Operate 2-3 molding machines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Inspect products visually for defects and quality compliance.
• Support MAX production and assembly, including use of power hand tools.
• Operate punch machine for MAX production.
• Use forklift to move product as needed.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment.
• Adapt to changing production needs and shift priorities.
• Maintain clean work areas through general housekeeping.
• Comply with ISO 9001 standards.
• Troubleshoot molding issues and make necessary adjustments.
• A strong commitment to 5S

Skills

Leadership

Training

Injection molding

Quality awareness

Safety oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

We are seeking a enthusiastic and hands on Senior Lead Production Associate to join our manufacturing team. This role is responsible for supporting the supervisor in leading the shift through attention to detail, work order management, relieving team members for breaks, and helping develop talent across the production team.

Description

We are seeking a enthusiastic and hands on Senior Lead Production Associate to join our manufacturing team. This role is responsible for supporting the supervisor in leading the shift through attention to detail, work order management, relieving team members for breaks, and helping develop talent across the production team.

Available Shift

2nd Shift: 2:00pm-10:30pm

Starting from $23.00 an hour plus $1.00 shift differential, depending on experience

Your Day To Day

• Facilitate communication between Quality Control, machine operators, and management
• Train Operators on injection molding processes, product requirements, and best practices
• Assist the Production Manager with breaks and lunches to keep machines running
• Perform daily maintenance tasks and complete required paperwork
• Execute color changes and maintain accurate colorant logs
• Weigh gaylords of colorant at the end of each production run
• Operate 2-3 molding machines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Inspect products visually for defects and quality compliance
• Support MAX production and assembly, including use of power hand tools (e.g., riveting)
• Operate punch machine for MAX production
• Use forklift to move product as needed
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment
• Adapt to changing production needs and shift priorities
• Maintain clean work areas through general housekeeping
• Comply with ISO 9001 standards
• Troubleshoot molding issues and make necessary adjustments
• A strong commitment to 5S

What We Would Love About You

• High school diploma or GED required, technical training or certification in mold maintenance or tooling preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or a related field within an injection molding environment.
• Team player
• Ability to lead
• Detail oriented
• Ability to stand for prolonged period with repetitive hand/arm movements
• Willing to rotate jobs as necessary and work well with team members
• Safety oriented
• Must be able to keep up with a fast paced, repetitive environment

What You Would Love About Us!

• Us Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurances - even Pet Insuraance!
• 401K with generous company match
• Paid Time Off + Company paid Holidays
• Champion of the Month program, Service Awards, Birthday recognition
• Financial wellness planning (Employer paid!)